Three Days and Counting

I wanted to take time in the middle of my packing to thank all of you one more time for your prayers and support, and to let you know that I won't be able to post anything until we get to Thailand. Eric mentioned this weekend that they can't access blogspot from where they live. I'll need to be a bit circumspect in what I write, but I trust you'll be able to get the gist of what's happening. My big immediate prayer request, aside from safety for me flying, for Eric coming on the overnight bus the night of the 3rd to meet me at the airport early on the 4th, and for Chip and Ethan while I'm away, is for all my luggage to get there with me intact with all the contents in good shape and to get through customs easily. One suitcase is nothing but "stuff" for "Camp Grandma" and items like Ghiardelli chocolate, spaghetti sauce mix, Cheerios, twizzlers, an Easter egg coloring kit, valentines, and Spray n' wash sticks! Gosh, what we take for granted!Love and blessing to all of you!

Thank all of you SO much

I had to close last night before saying a huge thank you and God bless you to all of you who've come alongside me on this journey through your prayers and giving. You have no idea how humbled I am, and with what gratitude and respect I carry YOU along with me! To borrow Neil Armstrong's phrasing, it's one small m- trip for me, one giant leap in bringing the _ _ _ d to the nations,and you are a significant part of that leap.

I'll keep you posted as often as I am able; there MUST be a Starbucks in the towns I'll be in! 35 days and counting . . .

What in tarnation?

Allison, you suggested, and I responded to your very good idea to blog my upcoming travels (which is what a peregrination is, by the way). Hopefully inspiration will spill over from my/our adventures. Pending photos from the actual trip, here's one of me and my favorite trolley buddy from last year to start this journal off from the appropriate continent, anyway.