Arrival

Posted on 8/08/2010 10:21:00 AM by Fred

We've arrived in Arandis.  We've seen God providing and directing all the way here, providing and protecting through delayed flights, a lost passport, and a lost boarding pass.  And the God sightings continued!  At immigration in Windhoek, Bobbi's electronic passport didn't work, and the agent was not exactly sure what to do about it.  The agent next to her walked her through the manual admission process and after the paperwork got re-done in pen, they finally allowed Bobbi to enter the country.  That did it, we were all legally into the country!

At baggage claim, we were amazed that ALL (yes, ALL) our bags made it through - none damaged, none lost - I think this is a FIRST for our travels here.  But then, we thought we were for sure in trouble when the customs agent asked the fateful question - "Do you have any gifts you are bringing into the country?".  Well of course, we had to say "Yes.".  That was all she needed to send us from the "Nothing to declare" line over to the "Goods to declare" line.  We were planning to open all of our 24 bags to have then examined in painful detail.  But, God was there again.  When she (the same customs agent) came over to that station, she waved us through, with NO inspection at all!

Jenn and Kyle were waiting, and the whole team was complete.  Next, the process of loading the Kombis, and heading off to Arandis.  After the 5 hour drive, we settled into our quarters for our first night.  Morning came too soon for some, but worship in church was great.  We're looking forward to see what God has in store for us next.

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  1. Anonymous10:51 AM, August 08, 2010

    Hope you all are having fun ,
    I know you ALL are doing great things, While in Namibia, Stay Safe!!

    Xoxo, Brittney Lacourse .

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  2. germaine12:57 PM, August 08, 2010

    wow! I've never heard anyone ask that!! praise God for not needing to be searched AND all bags showing up... I guess God figured you had enough travel drama ;) praying for you!!

    Love -G

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  3. Darla McDowell (Josh's Mom)2:23 PM, August 08, 2010

    We're also looking forward to seeing what God has in store for you all next. We praise God with you! =)

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  4. Charlie Brown4:47 PM, August 08, 2010

    Glad everything is going well so far. God's watching and always is, so I know this will work out fine. You're all in our prayers and thoughts. Love and miss you guys, God bless!

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  5. Christine9:24 PM, August 08, 2010

    Hope the Lord's day was a fruitful one. Your all im my thoguhts and prayers.

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  6. Anonymous10:02 PM, August 08, 2010

    Grammy Sylvia says -take it all in Lindsay. Life is good!!! Love You

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  7. Anonymous8:00 AM, August 09, 2010

    Lins we love you and miss you. Can't wait to hear all about your experience and what God is doing. Love you! The Crawford family.

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  8. Anonymous8:12 AM, August 09, 2010

    Josh we're keeping track of you ,just so you know you need to keep your nose clean Ha,Ha . We know you're doing that . Just follow GOD AND ALL WILL BE FINE.
    YOUR PAPA

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  9. Meegan's mom5:45 PM, August 09, 2010

    Sounds like it was a great day. Keep us posted. Love and miss you all

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  10. Ashley Lacourse6:54 PM, August 09, 2010

    I hope you're all having an ahhhmazing time (:

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  11. Dennis Wilson SBC7:34 PM, August 09, 2010

    Sounds like fun teaching little ones about Jazz I am so excited for you Josh. It is amazing to see God using your talents for music and teaching in Africa of all places. Did you think that when you started trumpet playing that God planned this all out for you He is so faithful. Keep your head up and know we pray for you all daily.

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  12. Josh's Dad9:17 PM, August 09, 2010

    Josh--glad to hear that you are having fun with kids. Miss you but know you are in God's plan. Blessings...I'm real proud of you.

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  13. Meegan's Mom8:14 PM, August 10, 2010

    It sure sounds like all is going very well. I know the Lord will keep you In His Grip. Love you and miss you

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  14. Charlie Brown10:24 PM, August 10, 2010

    I'm glad everybody is having fun and is safe. God bless all of you for doing this and I pray he keeps you safe and that the children will hear his word. (On a personal note, I love how Josh is hiding behind everybody in the background with a giant grin on his face hahaha!!! Love ya dude and have fun!)

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