Well I made it to New Zealand! My bag however is a different story! The reality that I have arrived at our first months destination (destination 1 of 11)  has not set in.  Yes it is a completely different climate (no ice and snow!) but it just has not hit me that I will be gone for the next 11 months. Expectations have been eliminated and I am really excited to see God work all around the world! 
I wish I had more to say but my mind just is not in the processing mode due to the ridiculous amount of traveling to LA and then New Zealand. Somewhere between here and there I lost an entire day! More to follow in a few days and until then just know I am ALIVE IN NEW ZEALAND!
Much love,
Auston