We are in London as I write, half way to Mwandi now. Isaac and Ethan are passed out on benches in the airport, Rachel is fresh as ever since she slept on the entire 8 hour flight from Chicago to London. Everything is new to the kids since they have no memory of flying and everything is a question (which can be stressful when your hands are full of passports, boarding passes, 2-3 bags and several small people are questioning if you are navigating the airport correctly). Alicia helps keep me sane.
We left the airport and went to see Windsor Castle which was very cool for Alicia and I- intricate artwork and such extravagance! But the kids just saw a fancy museum. With no appreciation for history the best discussions were about which sword you would chose to fight with off the wall. They still had fun I think.
Isaac got a little ill in the taxi. I think planes, trains. taxis, and lack of sleep took their toll. He was falling asleep every time we sat down, so glad he can rest now. Even when he felt so bad he kept trying to help Alicia and I with the bags and never complained. He is more a grown up than I am.
Ethan is so inquiring about everything and seems to be having a good time. Rachel is being Rachel and we love her for that, but causing Daddy some stress in crowded airports.
The kids are happy and excited about Africa and looking forward to their new adventure with some reasonable nervousness. The most difficult thing for them was leaving their friends/family and our dogs, Callie and Macy. We are so thankful to my parents for watching Macy for us, our 14 year old lab who the kids were really worried about especially.
Heading to Johannesburg in a couple hours and post again from Mwandi, try to keep it short and not bore anyone!
Love you all, thanks for all the emails, texts, Facebook messages, calls and cards as we head out. It is such a blessing to have so many people praying for us and caring about us as we travel. Talk to you again soon!
-paul
Rachel selecting some choice friends to take- Olaf, Kermit, Constantine, Mower the horse made the cut.
Us at the Louisville airport with all our stuff!
The times are not right on this blog, don't know how to fix. It is about 4 pm here in London on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is your twin! Hope your luggage makes it to Africa with you lol
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting adventure and opportunity for you and your family! We look forward to following your blog and seeing how God has called you to serve those in need both spiritually and through your time and talent. Thank you for modeling for us how we are asked of God to lead Christ like lives! Our prayers will be with ALL of you as you go forward to serve your new community. Prayers also for a safe trip! - the Shirley Family. Hoping I post this correctly...have never tried to comment on a Blog before!! 1 Peter 4:10
ReplyDeleteRachel looks adorable...I will miss her in Sunday School...I am so excited to hear of your adventures...I hope Isaac feels better today. Keep on writing - you're doing a wonderful job.
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