Good afternoon.
This is my first Blog entry for yet another Mission Trip, or as I like to call them, "Learning Opportunities."
We are once again going to David, Kentucky.
This time, there are several different churches and 31 people. A nice mix.
We have been preparing by fundraising, and reviewing the book "When Helping Hurts" for those who have not gone on a trip with us before.
And before we knew it, Saturday, March 8th was upon us.
This is the rental car/van this year. The beloved white Mercedes was sold off : (
On Saturday morning, I had 7 guys pile (including me :) ) into my van at 5 a.m. with all their luggage (and believe me there was ALOT of luggage: ) ) and we travelled to Angelo's truck stop to meet the rest of the group.
When we got there, we got into a circle and prayed together and off we went.
The border was easy peasy to go through D.V.
I started off my trip well with a speeding ticket. Yep, not paying attention to the 30 MPH small stretch at the beginning. I've learned my lesson : )
Rohan was my front passenger buddy for the first part of the trip. Some buddy he was : )
The rest of the vanload settled in for the ride. Hello there Holden.
We stopped a bit less often this time, which was good. First one was to get Sam in Buffalo, at Chik-Fil-A. We needed to get Chick-Fil-A out of the group's system : )
Dinner was this small Subway.
It took a while to get 31 people served.
But we made it : )
At 9:19 p.m. we arrived at St. Vincent. An hour earlier.
Settle in time.
An a brief time to get everyone settled in before bed.
This group was definitely over tired.
I know that because they were laughing at a joke I told. It wasn't that funny. : )
Everyone ready to listen.
Ha ha.
After a solid night's sleep
(Thank you Meletonin)
It was breakfast time.
Matt and Julia are our cooks. Whoot. They are doing a fantastic job!!
Tia joined us again this year after taking a year off last year. That smile every morning is gonna drive me nuts : ) But it makes my day.
Matt doing the dishes
Breakfast.
All the fixins.
We ate in shifts. Not enough spots to sit
Then we had free time before church.
POKER!!! : )
Greetings gentlemen.
Awe, Marika and Annika helping their parents out with the dishes. Sweet.
And a game of sophisticated Euchre was played.
Looks more complicated than regular Euchre.
Our volunteer leaders getting to know each other.
I went outside to take some pics.
A bit chilly but it's gonna be a beautiful sunny week.
Our dorm rooms are upstairs.
A pic outside.
If you want to see more inside pics then you can check out last years' blog entry.
Playing chess.
And that frustrating game of Dutch Blitz is back!!!
Some baseball.
And I wanted to get a group pic at the beginning of the week, juusssttt to be sure I didn't miss the chance.
Sam and Holden wanted their pic taken first. Notice the nice light blue crocks Holden is wearing. They are in leisure mode apparently. : )
Our group of 31, minus me of course : )
We went to Erin's church once again.
We doubled it's size. It was a good service. They were happy we were there.
We came back to warm sunshine.
and lunch.
Basketball outside.
Lewis, Holden and Theo washed the dishes.
A time to get to know each other came next because I don't know everyone here, that's for sure.
And then we went for our walk to the David Sign.
At the sign once again.
even some strange jumping.
And Mavis, our dog, wanted in on the pic as well.
Part of the walk is seeing the mine shaft.
They went up, I did not : )
We stopped at the bridge and spent some time there chillin', and then turned back.
If I do say so myself : )
Holden had to go to the river and get a small football.
He got it and climbed back up in his Crocks, but they are in Sport mode now, so all is good : )
After a bit of free time it was SUPPER TIME!!!
Spagghetti and two different kinds of sauce and garlic bread and Ceasar Salad.
Matt and Julia are doing an AMAZING JOB.
The line up for food.
And dishes after. Sam, how ya doing...??
Tia is the BEST dishwasher we have !! : )
And Amy is too busy to pose for a pic. : )
Oh, and Matt and Julia didn't want leftovers. Holden and Lewis kindly obliged. : )
So tonight we chill for the rest of our time and tomorrow we start work.
Blogs may be sparse as no wifi here, and I'm using my cell phone plan, but I'll do my best to get you something each day. : )
Blessings to you all.
Pray for us this week that we will be safe and be a blessing to those we meet.
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