Driving up to LAX on Sunday it was great to see so many I
had gotten to know at training camp hanging in and out of the doors surrounded
by big & full backpacks. That was Sunday and in the flight we lost a day so
it is our first day here & it’s Tuesday. Thankfully the journey went pretty
smoothly and we arrived this morning, set up our tents, and headed to
breakfast. The two hours drive from Aukland was beautiful and lush.. can’t wait
to explore!
The team leaders and finance people came ahead of us so we
were reunited and Squad N is together again!! One fabulous thing is that we, the squad, got to meet our
Coaches, David & Bernadette for the first time. They will be like our
parents to help us through stuff along the way. They won’t be traveling with us
but will be checking in about once a month. I am looking forward of getting to
know David & Bernadette over the next few days. For there is no doubt with
almost 60 people, in teams of 6 or 7, will need some encouragement, help,
mediation, and prayer from time to time.
I am so excited to be here and to sleep in my tent for the
first time tonight. I figure I will be tired enough to sleep no matter the
comfort level. So, we learned some about the culture, some about the place were
are staying at the moment (which is near the Shire J),
did a walk, and we’re challenged to fast from screens the next 48 hours
(starting tomorrow am). That means no computers, ipods, or other things we use
to isolate ourselves. I am taking the challenge so it will be at least 2 days
before I get on the internet again. We are limited on how much memory we can
download so please don’t email me right now. I will be blogging again so I
should be able to read any comments you leave there.
I am looking forward to going out and learning and loving
the people here for these next 21 days. Today was just about getting here and
getting settled in so more exciting stories and pictures to come in future
blogs…
Please pray for my squad & me:
-That we have strong community and serve each other as well
as those we meet.
-That we will all get a good night sleep, are reenergized,
and healthy to give all of ourselves to these great people.
-My right wrist is a bit swollen and it hurts to grasps
anything with my thumb, so please pray for healing.
-That all are financial support will come in (5 of 6 of my
team still needs support to come in).
May
the Lord bless all of you this week. Thank you for all the love and support.
