Jul 22, 2011
Arrived in KENYA!!
Where do I begin to tell this story???? I know its a song but its so appropriate!
The trip was long- so lets start there-
I thought I had posted from the Dubai airport during our layover, but I guess it didn't go thru- so here is the recap
Emerites Airlines were so patient with us when we checking in. We had over 90 bags- and when I say bags they were large ones-- I have taken so many pictures but I am having a hard time figuring how to down load them to this notebook. I will, I promise soon..
So we check in- I was sooo worried about being a middle seater - I had been praying and asking everyone I knew to pray- I want to say THANK YOU- Not only was I not a middle seater we had so many emty seats it was incredible- then to top it off, We had this incredible steward- Richard. Once I told him what we were doing- he came back with this backpack full of stuffed animals then later in the flight he came back with a whole bag of candy for them! People are good-
Well, I can't say the flight from Dubai to Kenya was as comfortable- It was completly packed, but I am happy to report I had a window seat!!!
Food on the plane...well...it was food on the plane...Great company, good movies, great memories!!
Once we landed it took a LONG time to get organzied with the bags, everyone on the bus and moving towards our sleeping arrangements. It only took about 30 minutes when we got moving...again..pictures later-
I am sorry to say I am soo tired- I am going to the room to shower and get under my mosquitto net. If I can I will download in a few-
IF you have any questions send them over-
The trip was long- so lets start there-
I thought I had posted from the Dubai airport during our layover, but I guess it didn't go thru- so here is the recap
Emerites Airlines were so patient with us when we checking in. We had over 90 bags- and when I say bags they were large ones-- I have taken so many pictures but I am having a hard time figuring how to down load them to this notebook. I will, I promise soon..
So we check in- I was sooo worried about being a middle seater - I had been praying and asking everyone I knew to pray- I want to say THANK YOU- Not only was I not a middle seater we had so many emty seats it was incredible- then to top it off, We had this incredible steward- Richard. Once I told him what we were doing- he came back with this backpack full of stuffed animals then later in the flight he came back with a whole bag of candy for them! People are good-
Well, I can't say the flight from Dubai to Kenya was as comfortable- It was completly packed, but I am happy to report I had a window seat!!!
Food on the plane...well...it was food on the plane...Great company, good movies, great memories!!
Once we landed it took a LONG time to get organzied with the bags, everyone on the bus and moving towards our sleeping arrangements. It only took about 30 minutes when we got moving...again..pictures later-
I am sorry to say I am soo tired- I am going to the room to shower and get under my mosquitto net. If I can I will download in a few-
IF you have any questions send them over-
Jul 20, 2011
Jul 19, 2011
Tomorrow is the DAY!
I can't believe it that departure day is TOMORROW! I am packed- yes, it all fit (minus some of the original items I had planned to take).
I am excited on two different fronts- a good excitement- like wow- I am going to a new place with new people to help people that really need it and then the other type of excitement, shock- like I am really going-
Wish me luck- Pray for our team - and of course check in to see what is happening....
I am excited on two different fronts- a good excitement- like wow- I am going to a new place with new people to help people that really need it and then the other type of excitement, shock- like I am really going-
Wish me luck- Pray for our team - and of course check in to see what is happening....
Jul 13, 2011
Packing Day
I know it must sound like that all I care about is packing and the crap I have to fit in the crazy small size carry-on, that in fact you might be thinking that I am obsessed with it- well, I am sorry to report I probably am! TODAY is packing day. I know I have seven days out, but if I don't do it today and find out if it all will fit I probably will not sleep (without the aid of medication) for the next 7 days...
To get the day started I want you to see all what I need to fit into this small, very small backpack
To get the day started I want you to see all what I need to fit into this small, very small backpack
I just want to add that this is not including my two shoes, or any toiletries or medicine-
Those of you that are reading this...do you think I can do it?????
Tune in later to find out, plus to read about my adventure of finding Cargo pants.
Jul 10, 2011
10 days away!
I really can't believe it is only 10 days till I leave. Yesterday we had our last meeting at the church to discuss the trip. I am both excited and a bit nervous. I feel so thankful that I have traveled as much as I have or I think I would really be a reck. So, whats on my agenda the next 10 days??
Well, this week I am going to:
1. buy cargo pants
2. Buy Bug patches so I don't get eaten alive!
3. Pick up my epi-pens in case I get eaten alive.
4. waterproof my boots and shoes
5. figure out my clothes for church and the wedding- yes, I said wedding. I am going to a wedding as soon as I get there. The lady that runs the school in Kenya, well her son is getting married and we all are going! I am excited at this opportunity.- but it does add to my packing delema. okay I know those of you want to know what my big looks like- well here it is..
Thats it. Its 3.2lbs out of my 15 allotted- I will take a real picture when I have packed it.
6. Pack my bag
7. Finish the powerpoints of my presentation.
8. Study Swahila.
9. Get all my medicine and anti-motion and food sickness medicine
10. Call my cell phone and cc card companies
Well, thats my top 10 my top 10 for the remaining 10 days.
Well, this week I am going to:
1. buy cargo pants
2. Buy Bug patches so I don't get eaten alive!
3. Pick up my epi-pens in case I get eaten alive.
4. waterproof my boots and shoes
5. figure out my clothes for church and the wedding- yes, I said wedding. I am going to a wedding as soon as I get there. The lady that runs the school in Kenya, well her son is getting married and we all are going! I am excited at this opportunity.- but it does add to my packing delema. okay I know those of you want to know what my big looks like- well here it is..
Thats it. Its 3.2lbs out of my 15 allotted- I will take a real picture when I have packed it.
6. Pack my bag
7. Finish the powerpoints of my presentation.
8. Study Swahila.
9. Get all my medicine and anti-motion and food sickness medicine
10. Call my cell phone and cc card companies
Well, thats my top 10 my top 10 for the remaining 10 days.
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