The Big Game

 
 
 
 
Not only have I not blogged in a long time but I haven't been able to take pictures. I broke my camera in Senegal and haven't found just what I am looking for. Thankfully Aunt P got to attend one of the BIG games and made pictures for me. AC is playing soccer this year and loves it. Since she runs up and down the field with her tongue out, my girls say she looks just like me. L is enjoying hanging out and playing on the monkey bars.

Spring Break at the Beach

 
 
 
 
When I quit teaching, I thought I wouldn't be taking spring break. Since the girls are both in school, looks like we are back on the spring break schedule for the beach. Thanks to Magee and Pabo, we had a wonderful place to spend Spring Break 2010. We enjoyed the crafts that C brought. AC and I learned to knit. L made coasters that were so cute. We rode bikes to the Sugar Shack for ice cream. The weather and the water were just beautiful. Everyone had a great time. I was able to get my Paris and Senegal pictures on my computer so I will begin posting some of my most memorable ones on my blog.

Yes, I am back

Since I wasn't sure if my luggage was coming or not, I decided to be at BHM early this morning to see. Of course I got there before they opened, so I had to wait. At least the man this morning could work the computer, so he was able to show me that my luggage was coming in on the 8:20 plane. I decided to just wait so I would have them in my hands at last. As I rolled out of the airport, I felt that I had finally arrived home. It was such a peaceful feeling.
Let the washing of really dirty clothes begin!
I just received word that one of the women F shared the gospel with on Tuesday died on Sunday night. She heard what F was saying so our prayer has been that God lifted the veil from her eyes.

Home

When we arrived back at the airport last night two of us weren't sure we were going to make it on the plane. We were the last few people who made it. Unfortunately, our getting on the flight meant that we were late to Dulles so we missed our connection. We were on two flights getting back to Bham. Those of us on the last flight got back just before the airport was shut down because of an unattended auto. I did not get my luggage nor was I able to talk to a representative. Since I can't find a phone number, I guess I'll be there early tomorrow. I am so thankful for the prayers. I remained mostly calm inspite of the craziness around me.

Praising God in Dakar

We are so thankful that they discovered the leak before we took off. We sat on the plane a couple of hours and were then taken back to the gate where we were given pastries, drinks and fruit. Since the part that was needed has to come from Atlanta or Paris they can't promise that the flight will leave until Monday. They bussed us to the Pullman Resort on the Atlantic. It has a beautiful view. They fed us a special lunch at 3:00 pm. While we were eating the lady from delta called to say that we have seats on South African Airlines tonight so we go back to the airport at 10 and should be back in Bham by noon on Sunday. We are all so glad to have our wonderful prayer partners. Please pray for the rest of the trip.

Saturday

We got to the airport and on the plane very quickly. As we pushed back to take off, they discovered that the plane has a hydraulic leak. We sat on board over an hour and now we are back in the airport praying that they can fix it so we can get to NY in time to clear customs and get on our flight to Atlanta.

Friday

Today was our day in the van. We left S about 7:30 and finally cleared all our border stops around 1:30. We arrived in Dakar as the sun was setting. Dinner was pizza and ice cream at Ceasers. It was delicious. We are currently at the guesthouse where we are spending the night. Our flight leaves at 7:30 tomorrow morning. After the hot, bumpy ride today, we are all looking forward to the flight home.