Saturday, May 31, 2008

Were in Africa

Hey All - We are here in South Africa. We had a small delay in Denver with some ticket stuff but we quickly worked it out. The flight was long but it wasn't full so a few of us switched seats - I got exit row. Two free mini bottles of wine a sleep aid and I slept - restlessly but I slept for about 10 hours of our 15+ hour flight. Thank you - Jesus. Customs was a snap here and all our luggage arrived - Thank you - Jesus. Ryan took some photos while were in the customs line and was forced to deleat them all but Bryan took some and wasn't observed doing so. Figuring out the shuttle was a little adventure but no problem and our hotel is nice - the rooms are small and very european. Our hotel is part of a big Casino so we were advised for our group to head to Mandella square which has some shopping and resturaunts.
I took sometime on the first leg of the flight to journal, pray and so on. God is good - so good and I am excited for what we get to see and do tonight and even more for tomorrow. I miss Pam and my boys and look forward to the day when like Bryan or Jean I can take the guys. I'm being charged to get on line right now so I'll sign off - but praise God both all of us and all of our stuff made it - Pray for tomorrow.

2 comments:

Doug and Sara said...

Great to hear from you! We're glad everything is going smoothly so far.

- Doug

Jim Engel said...

Jon:
We are pleased you are all there safely. Thank you for the care and protection you have (and will) provide to Em and the rest of the team...
...guard what has been entrusted to you (1Tim6:20), and bring them home safely.