Haiti Day 1 - Commencing the Journey

Sunday, March 10, 2013

8:31 PM

So, as time and travels have found me, here I sit in a hotel room in Atlanta.  Just got it a few minutes ago, thanked God for safe travels thus far, and asked His blessing upon the trip.  I found a bag of popcorn in my room, and thus decided to pop it in what is the oldest microwave I think I've ever seen.  It has dials, and no popcorn button… so using my engineering talents, I overcame all obstacles, read the directions, and didn't burn the popcorn, but I suspect there are many duds..

 

Anyway. Now I sit here to reflect on the day.  How amazing that just this morning I was having breakfast in apartment 9, helping Troy and Ti move  out.  Saying goodbye's, taking finals.  Already Purdue seems like a semi-distant world.  Let alone what tomorrow is going to bring.  I am so excited for this opportunity to seek out God in Haiti.  Already I am soaking up a little bit of time to myself to implore God to keep His guiding hand on me. 

 

Indy airport was pretty calm.  I was able to fly through the bag check and security, and be on my way after a nice dinner with Mom and Dad.  I got the gate in plenty of time, read a bit of my book (thanks to Ti I had to go and buy the Ted Dekker Circle series). And boarded the plane.  My seat was 35B.  So as I boarded, I started walking, and walking and walking to the back of the bus… plane…  and then I saw them.  Two large men between whom I, a large man was going to sit.  So yeah it was a bit tight, but we got through.  Apparently the only thing you can see out of the windows that far back is the engines.  So as long as they stayed on, we didn't have much of a view.  Things turned out fine, I napped a bit, read a bit, prayed a bit and ultimately landed without a hitch. 

 

Perhaps the most concerning part of the whole trip was finding the right airport shuttle.  Everyone had a shuttle, where was ours?  After waiting 10-15 mins or so I finally saw it and got on and ended up safe and sound here.  So now I have to meet up with the rest of my party.  I haven't called Rick yet, decided to settle in a bit before meeting up with them. 

 

Today's prayer:

Father, Thank you so much for safe travels.  Thank you for this opportunity you have laid before me.  Please bless my relationship with this team, and these missionaries that we could be an encouragement to each other, and that we could bond together as a cohesive unit.  May your love be known, Father.   Although I don't know what you have in store for me through this next month, I rest assured in the knowledge that you are working.  Father please guide me, and teach me, and renew this feeble mind.  Take this life father, my weak and broken heart and use it for thy glory.  Grant me grace father, through your Son Jesus.  Give me strength and peace.  As I seek you lord, please do not be distant.  Please Lord reveal yourself to me.  I love you lord and I thank you.  Holy Spirit, please add to this prayer.  In Jesus' Name. Amen