And Away We Go!

We met at church tonight to pack the bus and receive communion...AND we are ready to blast off at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning! Yes, I will be stopping for coffee. And complaining. But just a little.

The communion service was a real get-your-mind-right meeting. The pastor read scripture from Corinthians that talks about the comfort we receive from God, and how He desires to fill us to overflowing so that we can, in turn, comfort and love others. This sounds right to me! Especially pastor's assurances that God doesn't expect or want us to "do" anything in our own strength (or lack thereof!), as much as He wants to do and love, through us. Which only requires us to be open-hearted and open-minded to what He has planned. Love that!

And speaking of love, would you look at what my lovely friend gave me to take on the trip? See, the overflowing comfort thing really works!

I am so thankful to everyone who has helped make tomorrow possible. Thanks to you who are praying for us, and those who have asked specifically what you can pray for. For tomorrow...safe travels, of course! And good good-byes for families who are separating. I'm praying that every person on our team can get on the plane tomorrow with easy minds and no worries. Hopefully our next entry will be made from Tico Town...Que Dios los bendiga! (May God bless you!)