Three down, one to go

Posted on 8/07/2010 05:12:00 AM by mike

We were welcomed to South Africa with a brisk morning temperature of 40 degrees Farenheit. It felt great to finally touch down after 15 long hours from NYC to Joburg. Now we find ourselves with a few hours to peruse the shops at the airport and update the blog. It's nice that our final flight to Windhoek will be the first flight we don't have to run to to catch...but that I must explain.

God continues to give us opportunities to rely on Him completely. Some may call it coincidence, but we know it's Providence. The North Carolina crew met up with the Portland contingent at our gate in Dulles airport. We discovered they didn't have boarding passes with about 10 minutes until we started boarding. But that was minor and was solved rather quickly. After a short, uneventful flight to New York we took the airport train around to our departure terminal. Amidst the transition, we realized Anna had dropped her passport on the train. She couldn't get her board pass or board the plane. This could have been serious trouble. But after a few phone calls we learned it had been found and turned into security at another terminal. With only 20 minutes before boarding we got back on the train to the other terminal to collect her passport. We breezed through security and made it to our gate with only a few minutes to spare. In discussing the situation with her afterward it reminded me how prideful we can be about making little mistakes like that. We want to be perfect and know that we can handle things on our own. But then I got to thinking, if we never make mistakes, then we never learn to rely on God. If we never sin, then we never need Christ. Little lessons from a missing passport.

The rest of the flight was long but uneventful. Most of us got plenty of sleep which will help with jet lag once we arrive. Meegan also wanted me to mention that we had personal entertainment screens on each of our seats so we could play games or watch movies as we desired. All in all the team is in good shape, glad to finally be in Africa, and looking forward to our last short flight to Namibia!

P.S. Meegan says, "Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!"

P.S.S. Katie says, "Mom and Dad, don't worry. We're all safe and sound."

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  1. Fred Knight5:23 AM, August 07, 2010

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  2. Fred Knight5:59 AM, August 07, 2010

    Actually, it was a very nice flight, including the computerized landing due to the airport being fogged in with only around 100' or so of visibility (we could barely see past the tip of the wing).

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  3. amanda8:08 AM, August 07, 2010

    Glad you guys made it safe! So excited for you all and how God is protecting and providing. So glad the passport was found... and just in the nick of time. God is cool like that. :-)

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  4. The Tayors8:28 AM, August 07, 2010

    Hi Kayleen,
    We are SO glad you are safe and sound as well as the rest of the crew. Also, happy Anna got the passport returned in time to join the team.
    Know that we are praying for each of you as you minister there.
    BLESSINGS!
    Muzzy and Poppy

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  5. Katie's Mom and Dad9:06 AM, August 07, 2010

    Hi Katie: Thanks for the update and message. Didn't expect to hear this soon. So happy you are all safe and sound. No worries. Love you with all our hearts. Mom and Dad

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  6. Kayleen's family9:50 AM, August 07, 2010

    Thanks for the update, so glad you were able to get this out so soon! Glad to hear you are there and hopefully well rested!

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  7. Anonymous9:58 AM, August 07, 2010

    WOO-HOO! Glad to hear everyone is safe in sound :)

    Totally random side note: Katie, if you are able, could you have someone post your passcode for your vmail at work? Jim texted me that you forgot to set your away vmail message

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  8. germaine10:09 AM, August 07, 2010

    praise God for returning the passport and safe travels. I seem to recall recent words of wisdom from a wise man "forget your suitcase, forget your carry on, but don't forget your passport!" ;) Anna, praying this doesn't get you down and you continue to be open to all God has to show you.

    Happy birthday Meegan's mom!!

    Love -G

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  9. Anonymous10:12 AM, August 07, 2010

    Congrats to making it! I wasnt expecting a post for a while!! a temp of 40 sounds amazing about right now. Enjoy the flight. I dont know all but one of you but your all in my prayers... Enjoy the journey. -Tiffany

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  10. brittney L.11:02 AM, August 07, 2010

    Nice picture of you sleeping!!
    : D

    Brittney, L.

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  11. Grampa and Grammy xoxox1:25 PM, August 07, 2010

    Grampa and I are so excited for you. Looking forward to enjoy going through this journey with you.
    Love you so much.
    God Bless!!!

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  12. Meegan's mom2:35 PM, August 07, 2010

    Hope all is going well. Anxioux to read more about all that's going on. Love you all and miis you

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  13. Kayleen's best friend (:11:41 PM, August 07, 2010

    Hey Kay!!! This is so awesome. I'm so glad to hear you got there safe and sound. I miss you like you wouldn't believe. I look forward to hearing more about your trip. I LOVE YOU BEST FRAAAAND (:

    <3 Kell

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  14. The Taylors6:31 AM, August 08, 2010

    Hi "Team Namibia"
    We'll have our church pray for you today.
    We will ask God to accomplish much through
    each of you.
    Blessings,
    Kayleen's "Muzzy and Poppy"

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  15. Taylor L.9:43 AM, August 08, 2010

    Hello Bobbi! Hope you had a great flight and are already having some fun and doing some good. Can't wait to read more about the goings on in Africa.

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