Hello everyone,
I am sitting at gate 18 in the South Korean airport, awaiting our flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Our flight has been delayed by about an hour, so I have a chance to get online using their free wireless internet connection that is available throughout the airport. FREE. What a concept!
We had as perfect a flight here as you could ask. No turbulence, very courteous staff on the plane, good food, though not plenty... some of the team members were snacking along the way and we all enjoyed some kisses, that is chocolate, I had brought...
The biggest disappoint to us all has been the fact that RAD was NOT able to join us on this trip. RAD has been working tirelessly to make this trip happen for months now. And frankly I don't know anyone who was as excited as he was about coming. He started counting the days a long time ago! But it was not meant to be. He came down with the flu, was running a fever and had a nasty cough. He was afraid he would infect other team members, or, worse yet, the whole plane. At the end, in what had to be a most difficult decision for him, he chose to stay home. Please pray for RAD as he is recuperating both physically and emotionally. I can't even imagine how he must be feeling now.
As I told the team, we still have a mission to fulfill. We are all pulling together well. We arrived at the church at 2:30 a.m. and went right to work -- we had the task of reducing our luggage by one suitcase to avoid paying extra for bags. We managed to do it by putting stuff in team members' personal bags. Everyone cooperated. Our flight to Chicago was delayed but it has not affected our connections so far. We are filled with anticipation for what God is going to do in us and through us as we arrive in Phnom Penh later tonight.
It is about 7:00 p.m. now but it feels like 2 a.m. We don't know if we should be eating breakfast, lunch, or dinners. Our bodies are a little tired but we are ready for the days ahead. Please continue to pray for us!
In His love,
Pastor Ivanildo C. Trindade
itrindade@woostergrace.org
P.S. Please post your comments. They are part of what we do every night when we read the "mail" from home. Thank you!
I am sitting at gate 18 in the South Korean airport, awaiting our flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Our flight has been delayed by about an hour, so I have a chance to get online using their free wireless internet connection that is available throughout the airport. FREE. What a concept!
We had as perfect a flight here as you could ask. No turbulence, very courteous staff on the plane, good food, though not plenty... some of the team members were snacking along the way and we all enjoyed some kisses, that is chocolate, I had brought...
The biggest disappoint to us all has been the fact that RAD was NOT able to join us on this trip. RAD has been working tirelessly to make this trip happen for months now. And frankly I don't know anyone who was as excited as he was about coming. He started counting the days a long time ago! But it was not meant to be. He came down with the flu, was running a fever and had a nasty cough. He was afraid he would infect other team members, or, worse yet, the whole plane. At the end, in what had to be a most difficult decision for him, he chose to stay home. Please pray for RAD as he is recuperating both physically and emotionally. I can't even imagine how he must be feeling now.
As I told the team, we still have a mission to fulfill. We are all pulling together well. We arrived at the church at 2:30 a.m. and went right to work -- we had the task of reducing our luggage by one suitcase to avoid paying extra for bags. We managed to do it by putting stuff in team members' personal bags. Everyone cooperated. Our flight to Chicago was delayed but it has not affected our connections so far. We are filled with anticipation for what God is going to do in us and through us as we arrive in Phnom Penh later tonight.
It is about 7:00 p.m. now but it feels like 2 a.m. We don't know if we should be eating breakfast, lunch, or dinners. Our bodies are a little tired but we are ready for the days ahead. Please continue to pray for us!
In His love,
Pastor Ivanildo C. Trindade
itrindade@woostergrace.org
P.S. Please post your comments. They are part of what we do every night when we read the "mail" from home. Thank you!
5 comments:
So glad your long flight went well. :) Enjoy the warmth and the kids these next few days!
Ivanildo your words are ever so kind and masterfully described exactly how I am feeling. I can't believe you were able to absorb that extra suitcase! Wow, way to go team, I knew you guys were something special:)
Soon you will be on the bus to Battambong and if you would please give me greeting to Candi, the bus driver as I was looking forward to seeing him again.
May the Lord of peace and rest meet you along the way in the first part of this journey as He replenishes you for the things yet to come. Praying as you go...
Praying for you guys. So sorry to hear about RAD. I'll contact him and encourage him.
I'm so thankful for your commitment to the kids, and I know that this will be another great trip for all involved.
Prayed for you all this morning at Pastor's Prayer Breakfast. We miss you all already. We praise the Lord that we are sending our best people to minister for us. May you get transitioned to the new time zone quickly and without adverse affects. Love you all!
Posted blog address on Wooster Grace facebook page. Hope to keep up with you all. Blessings!
Sunday evening here for me....I have been praying regularly for you all...peace, joy and strength be yours. Judy K
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