I have had a day of firsts. I have never left for an airport at 2am in the morning. I have never run out of gas on the way to the airport (but was then able to find a switch to utilize another tank on the van in which we were traveling). I have never been on a plane in which the whole cabin applauded for the captain subsequent to a safe landing. I have never been on a plane where as people left not only did they thank the pilot upon exiting, but congratulated him on a landing well done. If you're wondering why this is the case, ToncontÃn International (Tegucigalpa airport) is one of the shortest international runways in the world and is located between two sierras. Most everyone who has flown into the airport on a large aircraft will smile in agreement if you mention the dramatic landing. And finally, I have never (to my knowledge) experienced 74 degree weather o November 28. Altogether, this was a great day that has left me very tired.
I am currently at the STEP directors house relaxing this afternoon, using English for one final day. Traveling was quick as we arrived about seven and half hours after leaving Baltimore, MD (which includes a one and half hour layover in Houston, TX); however, traveling was also exhausting and the changes we have experienced as a team seem to be wearing slightly on our energy levels. It is great that Rachel Bowman (our director) knew it would be this way and planned a "day of rest" for us.
Thank you for your diligent prayers and for the interest and support you have all shown. More updates will follow, but I am about to walk to the grocery store and then take a short nap before eating my first real Honduran meal. For those of you who are wondering, I will be staying at Rachel's house with my team and then moving in to my host families house on Saturday. There is so much to take in and I am ready to get going, after my nap.
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Hi Josh. Thanks for letting us know about your day. Look forward to hearing more as you post. It really helps that you emailed the link. Oh, yeh, I am sending out a reminder to the family to post prayer requests this week that I will send out Dec. 1st. Let us know how to specifically pray! Blessings, Aunt Lorraine
Josh, I was thinking about you throughout the day & lifting short prayers on your behalf. So exciting to hear of your day! And of God's care for you! I know HE has fantastic things in store for you these months in Honduras! Keep us posted as you have a minute here & there! Have a great day! Janice Knapp
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