Day 18
Sept. 12, 2010
Home
We all made it home today, but our bags didn’t. As soon as we arrived in Halifax we heard word from Air Canada that all 12 bags were left behind in London. We had a very tight connection and the Ethiopian flight from Addis to London was 30 minutes late. So we had to scurry along to even catch the Air Canada flight ourselves – we had to go through security and one team member had the thorough search, and then we still needed boarding passes. But we are grateful to be home. Hopefully our bags will follow tomorrow.
After being together for 18 days, we will miss each other. We have shared a lot these days. We look forward to opportunities to share of our experiences with our supporting churches, Englewood School, and any other group who would like us to present.
Day 17
Sept. 11, 2010
Addis Ababa Airport, Ethiopia
Our day began with breakfast at the Kuka Lodge. It turned out to be quite an experience to get our eggs just right, especially for Sarah. It proved our growth in the spiritual fruit called ‘patience.’
While we awaited our ride to the airport, Victoria met one of the Kuka Lodge staff whose dad is a pastor and who was able to listen to one of the songs from Sunday’s service and translate the words into English. She marvels at these “God incidences” that have so marked this trip.
Due to the diesel shortage, a mini-van was hired to take us all to the airport. We decided to arrive early for our afternoon flight to avoid being bumped due to overbooking. Limbani joined us for the trip to the airport, and we were also seen off by Gift and Haldon. Checking in was uneventful and we breezed through customs. Our flight from Lilongwe to Addis Ababa was uneventful. We now have a several hour layover while we await our Ethiopian Airlines flight to London.
Final good-byes to Malawi were hard. Some team members sense it is their last trip; others are already thinking of the next mission. What is for sure is that for all of us, Africa has left its mark in our hearts and we will be forever changed.
Sept. 12, 2010
Home
We all made it home today, but our bags didn’t. As soon as we arrived in Halifax we heard word from Air Canada that all 12 bags were left behind in London. We had a very tight connection and the Ethiopian flight from Addis to London was 30 minutes late. So we had to scurry along to even catch the Air Canada flight ourselves – we had to go through security and one team member had the thorough search, and then we still needed boarding passes. But we are grateful to be home. Hopefully our bags will follow tomorrow.
After being together for 18 days, we will miss each other. We have shared a lot these days. We look forward to opportunities to share of our experiences with our supporting churches, Englewood School, and any other group who would like us to present.
Day 17
Sept. 11, 2010
Addis Ababa Airport, Ethiopia
Our day began with breakfast at the Kuka Lodge. It turned out to be quite an experience to get our eggs just right, especially for Sarah. It proved our growth in the spiritual fruit called ‘patience.’
While we awaited our ride to the airport, Victoria met one of the Kuka Lodge staff whose dad is a pastor and who was able to listen to one of the songs from Sunday’s service and translate the words into English. She marvels at these “God incidences” that have so marked this trip.
Due to the diesel shortage, a mini-van was hired to take us all to the airport. We decided to arrive early for our afternoon flight to avoid being bumped due to overbooking. Limbani joined us for the trip to the airport, and we were also seen off by Gift and Haldon. Checking in was uneventful and we breezed through customs. Our flight from Lilongwe to Addis Ababa was uneventful. We now have a several hour layover while we await our Ethiopian Airlines flight to London.
Final good-byes to Malawi were hard. Some team members sense it is their last trip; others are already thinking of the next mission. What is for sure is that for all of us, Africa has left its mark in our hearts and we will be forever changed.
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