6/15/04 (Tuesday)
6:00 AM. My mission trip begins…I am sitting at Ft. Wayne Airport having checked in and screened through security. There was a long line at security, however, it went through fairly fast. The people checking the luggage and passengers were friendly and courteous. I had no problems checking in. Some people were pulled aside and all their luggage searched. Fortunately, my luggage was routed through. I anticipated more searching since I am traveling along and going international.
In line stood a former patient who introduced her husband and talked about my retirement. I told her I was remantled, not retired. We talked some about my mission trip. They were going to Orlando to go on a cruise.
My hope with this trip I will be able to serve Christ through serving others, helping and teaching Jane and others and honoring Him always.
3:00 PM. I have arrived in Miami and have a 4-hour layover before going on to Quito. Flights so far have been smooth. I am reading a book by Frank Peretti, The Visitation, very good. It is about a man who appears to this small town. Some think he is Jesus. Others don’t. I am only a third of the way into the book. I think the message is even the elect can be deceived.
10:00 PM. Flight to Quito hit a snag. Some problem with the plane caused a 3-hour wait on the tarmac and then cancellation of the flight. The airline put us up in a hotel for the night. The cell phone was very handy. I called Phyl several times and she was able to call Jane to keep her updated. Our plan now is to fly out at 8:00 AM tomorrow. At least we weren’t grounded in some other spot between Miami and Quito!
Medical Missions 
Comments»
No comments yet — be the first.