Here, the luggage and students are fully boarded on the bus, and the driver is closing the storage compartment underneath! And they're off!!!!
Another example of those supportive families! Coming at one in the morning to see their students off.
[In case anyone is wondering why we depart and return in the middle of the night, it's the only flight/time frame available for our destination.]
This was the best departure in YEARS!
Last year, the team was forced to cancel the trip due to political issues.
The year before that, the bus didn't show up. (The company thought the reservation was for noon instead of midnight!) Parents scrambled to drive down their students in the middle of the night.
So... we are thrilled they are en route as planned! WOO HOO!!
-Kristen
I got a text at 3:30 and they made it safely to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteLisa Carlson
So glad the departure went well! Praying for your travel and energy for the first day- Abby Prill
ReplyDeleteyay! jon called from houston this morning and sounded awake (though i think that's pure adrenaline). waiting for a call that they're in teguc ... exciting!
ReplyDeletep.s. nice job, kristen, on organizing all these details to make it go so smoothly. you're a rock star!
Olan,
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see you at BH a few weeks ago with your mom. I hope this will come to you via someone since you might be busy serving. I pray that you will be a good role model to those who are younger than you are for you are a true servant who always serves willingly with a great smile. I remember your good old days with your mom serving at International Club! :>)
(John 13:14-15 "..Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.")
Blessings,
Shere-Ling