Well, I managed to pack. Way too much. It was tricky meeting that 50 pound limit at the airport. (In my defense, there was a lot more than clothes that I was required to bring.)
Anyway, I traveled all day Saturday and finally made it to Miami after three flights, two carriers, a missed connecting flight, a missed ride to my hotel and a lost bag. The joys of traveling. And, seriously, the joys of finally receiving the suitcase that contains your only possessions for the next two weeks.
Let me tell you something. It is hot here. No -- really -- I don't think you're understanding. It's not just hot. It is also more humid than you would think possible. Whenever I go outside, I feel the weight of the hot, wet atmosphere pressing on my shoulders, trying to crush me or make me melt. It's oppressive -- I feel the need to be freed from this muggy tyranny. I don't understand how people can enjoy living here. But maybe you get used to it???
All of us Peru leaders have been here since Saturday. We've learned a lot more about what we'll be doing, what our teams look like, and how to transfer 500 teenagers to another country. Big World Ventures is the group organizing the trip, and they do an amazing job. At first I was skeptical about how successfully hundreds of people would be able to do a trip like this, but after getting here and learning how they have things organized, I am fully confident that this trip will run smoothly.
The teens get here today. I am about to eat breakfast and then help with registration. Pray that everyone gets in with no flight trouble and no lost baggage. The teens begin their full training tomorrow, and will start to learn the 20-minute Spanish drama that they'll be performing on most of our ministry days in Peru.
I'm excited to be getting started -- I'll try to update again soon!
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You are a BRAVE woman to be on this trip. Hundreds of teenagers in one place is enough to send anyone running. My 14 year old daughter Tabitha is there! Maybe you will meet. God Bless you!
Thank you for your updates. My 15-year old duaghter is there as well. It is important for us moms to know how our children are being taken care of in our absence and to know what they are doing. God has truely blessed not only you for what you are doing, but us with wonderful caregivers such as you!!
Have a wonderful time!
Thanks for the blogs! I warned my 17-year-old daughter Lisa that Miami would be hot before she goes to the nice Lima winter (very similar to our own mild Southern California winters). When I spoke to her on Monday evening, she was already having a great time and said the "green people" were everywhere (the official t-shirts are green).
Thanks you so much for the updates. My 18 year old daughter is on the trip. She has called a couple of times to say she is having a blast and loving her new friends. Your updates help keep us connected to all they are up to. Thanks for sharing your life with these kids.
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