Saturday, June 23, 2012

DR Update posts... coming from The Great, The Mighty, The Miss Jen!

After very little sleep the day began "not so bright" (because it was 330am) and early (because it was 330am)...but honestly, i jumped out of bed as darin's alarm started playing "oh how He loves us"...en espanol!  What a beautiful language.  I did not feel tired, but energized...I stayed up during our sleeping hours packing and repacking our bags in my head...so, once up i did just that, repacked to ensure a good fit and a great day of travel.  Out the door and on the way to the airport with our group...excited and ready for what God has in store for all of us!


God was soooo amazing throughout our airport experience.  Everything went super smooth...every bag made the 50 lb. weight limit, our suitcase was one of the "exact 50 lb. bags"!  All of our luggage made it to the Dominican Republic and we all walked right outside and loaded up for the hotel.  *funny side note:  we each had one large suitcase and one smaller suitcase, plus our carry ons...you wouldn't have believed how the top of the van looked...stacked 3 suitcases high!  looked like something from a dr. seuss book. still makes me giggle thinking about it! (see picture below)


Our hotel is nice...and we all get to eat dinner together.  This team that God has brought together...we are getting to know and understand some of the pieces that He knew would be a great fit for the big picture.  we have strategized and planned...and prayed, ALOT!  i know so many of you have been praying and are praying...please don't' stop.  we need you.  you are a part of this trip as well.tomorrow will begin early again...but should be brighter!  730am breakfast!  can't wait to see both of the centers tomorrow and some of the faces we will connect with throughout the week.  i am tired, but i am confident in my God.  i know He will give me the rest i need...i know i will never be the same.  and i'm truly thankful.  no turning back...let's do this thing.  GO TEAM! 

2 comments:

  1. Love it. I get excited every time someone updates on Facebook. We are praying that you all find the right words, hugs, whatever you need...to get you through this week. I know you will be a huge blessing to lots of little ones.

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  2. I have been on Facebook so many times today hoping there would be updates and everytime I see an update or pictures I get so excited! You guys will be such a blessing to so many kids. Eric, Alissa and myself have been praying for you guys.

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