Family and Friends -
I just wanted to send a quick note (since I was finally able to find some wifi) to let you know that we have safely arrived in Bucharest, the capitol of Romania. Thankfully our flights were mostly on time and we made it here in record time (leaving Blackhawk at 2pm Tuesday, arriving in Bucharest 18 hours later). British Airways was pretty good - most people got a bit of sleep overnight and the food was not half bad. We had some momentary turbulence on both segments, some that seemed pretty major - but it just added to the excitement of the trip. We also had a run between gates in London, and we were the last one's onto skyway as they closed the gate- prompting a rendition of "Hold that plane! It's okay - I'm a limo driver" (shameless Dumb and Dumber reference).
The only hiccup in our travel has been that of 23 personal bags and 15 team supply bags, only 5 bags did not make the connection in London. Unfortunately all 5 were personal bags (Eric, Larry, Taylor, Amy, and Cassidy)! However, even as I write to you, two leaders are en route to the airport to pick them up as they arrive on the evening flight from London. Everybody should have their bags when they wake up tomorrow. Speaking of what's happening now - the entire team (save myself and the two retrieving bags) is sound asleep in the dorm bunks at the Bible College. We arrived at the college at 6:30pm and walked a few blocks to a large mall complex to enjoy some very delicious and appreciated pizza (who thought the first food we'd eat in Romania would be PIZZA?! This is a youth ministry trip after all! At least it wasn't McD's right?). After that, Daniel Vieru (the youth pastor at our partner church) welcomed us and shared a little bit of his/our history and hopes for our trip and camp. We closed singing "How Great is Our God" - two languages, worshiping one God, together - a beautiful way to complete the long journey here. At 10pm - students went straight to bed - providing what I've decided was the quickest and quietest "lights out" experience I have ever seen. Yes - sleep is very much necessary tonight - and with that, I'll leave you all until tomorrow morning (hopefully a student post and a new batch of shout-outs!).
Thank God for his goodness and grace today - and thank you all for loving us so well! Noapte buna and love from Romania!
-Lief for the 2010 Bhawk Romania Team!
10 comments:
Hello Team!! So glad you arrived safe & sound & are getting some much needed sleep. Am praying that you rest well and are ready to meet the day today!! God Bless! We're excited to see what God does thru you and in you as you serve Him in Romania. Praying always for all of you. Love you all!
Jo (Malachi's mom) P.S. Hi Mal, love you!!
Glad u guys made it safe, its wierd to think that your sleeping now but anyway keep the updates coming, summer is boring so I need some excitement
Matt Tolly (Tollipop/The Big MT)
Amy,
I hope you got your bag!
Do great work for God, girl. I can't wait to hear all about it from you.
I loveeee you :)
-Best friend
Hi everyone!
SO great to hear that you arrived safely and will have all luggage very soon! Sounds like the decision to stay in Bucharest the first night to get a great night's sleep was a very good one! So sleep tight all and we will be thinking of you as you go and serve!
Love to you all.....especially Z!! We miss you already....
Sarah-Z's mom
Yipee! You all got to do the airport "jog". The Kenya team did that same "jog" in 2008 and NONE of our bags made it for a couple days! You are blessed. We're prayin' for ya all.
Oh Jenna, your brothers miss you already (tee hee) - actually the cat does the most and he was soooo loud last night. I don't know if I can handle 18 nights of his meowing!
Love to all - Linda (Jen's mom)
Hi Eric! I hope you got your bag...and glad that you only had to go without for one night! It sounds like your trip is off to an exciting start! Jr. Indians won their game tonight and are in the sweet 16! God Bless! Keep the updates coming!
Love, Leah
Johnny, did you do one of your "goofy running in street clothes" jogs?
-Jim
It's weird to be reading the Blog instead of writing the blog... I can picture every thing you guys describe! I'm looking froward to more updates. I'm glad you guys made it safe, we're praying lots!
LOVE.
Brianna
Malachi, I will be praying for you and the team. Tell Pat I said hello. I pray God blesses you all with rich rewards and safety along the path HE is choosing for you each day.
Love ya' in Christ.
deb payne
Good Morning Cassidy & Hailey,
I have set the kitchen timer to Romania time so I can think about you guys in Romania time. Cassidy, I am glad you got your bag finally, clean underwear always makes life more enjoyable!! Things are way too quiet around the house without you two, (Dad and I are rattling around like two B.B.s in a boxcar!!) but we are so glad you are there doing this, we are so proud of you both!!!
Love,
Mom and Dad
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