The Team Has Arrived

 This physical journey for this mission never gets easier, but its always worth it.  I met up with the team at the airport around 3am this morning, which seems like a long time ago now.  The team had been driving across Illinois since 11:30pm so this was leg two of a long day.  A long time standing in line at the airport waiting for the gate agents to show up.  Eventually they did and we got everyone checked in and on the way.  A short connection in Atlanta next for our final flight to San Pedro Sula.  

Once we arrived in San Pedro Sula, we experienced some frustrating problems with customs and some of the equipment we use for the optical ministry.  We also had some donations taken away.  After a lot of conversation and unwillingness to back down, we got the equipment back and some of the donated items. But, lesson learned, they have a new protocol and we must stick to it for future trips.  This is all new and we have never had to do this before.  Once we rescued our equipment and got the trucks loaded up, a quick bit to eat and a few team photos, and we were on the road.  

The journey is always a long one and today was no exception.  Everyone was tired and the delay in customs got us in a little later than expected but we made it safe and sound nonetheless.  

Glad to be here and excited for the week ahead.  Tomorrow we go to church in La Ceibita and I can’t wait to see our church family again!  

For now, its off to bed! 

One of the tired missioner vans

The whole team before we hit the road


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