DR Blog June 30

It's Not Right or Wrong, It's Just Different

DR Blog June 30, 2011

 

Day one is now coming to a close, but it felt more like 3 days. After loading the vans at 2:45 am, we arrived at MSP in plenty of time to check our bags and go through security. I was the only one with an issue at security, but we worked things out without any of my belongings being confiscated. Our early morning departure went smoothly, and as we arrived at Miami, we were blessed to arrive at the gate adjacent to the flight heading down to Santiago.  We enjoyed the same The Office and Community episodes we watched on our last flight and were in Santiago in no time. Security in Santiago was extremely relaxed and soon we were on a chaotic drive from Santiago to Jarabacoa. Driving is very different over here, as the lines in the road are only suggestions and speed limits are non-existent. After we got settled in our camp, la Salle, we took a drive down to a river and swam with some locals. The little boys running around seemed to have no fear of danger whatsoever, so Stanley made friends instantly.

One thing we did learn was that it is not an issue of right and wrong, but it is just different.  They things are done, the way they drive, the way the play is just different.  We will learn more as we go.

Now it's time to get some rest after not sleeping in a long, long time (36 hours + for me). Goodnight!

John

Airport

We made it through security. At the gate.

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From: "Gary Kittleson" <firecaptain2009@gmail.com>
Date: Jun 30, 2011 3:09 AM
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To: "darinbro@gmail.com" <darinbro@gmail.com>







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We leave in the morning!!!

Last minute packing, finalizing the forms and passports, getting our stuff ready.  We leave at 3am.  Thanks for your prayers as our 'air support'.

db

One Week Away!

 

Hey guys! I will be the team blogger for the upcoming DR trip.

Can you believe we leave in a week? Time to start taking the malaria meds! We're getting more excited each day. However we still have a lot of preparation to do before we depart, so pray that everyone will be ready physically, mentally, and spiritually come June 30th. Also pray for the health of the team before, during, and after the trip. Finally, praise the Lord that Meredith's passport has been processed and is on the way!

-John

PASSPORTS

Please keep praying for our team and the one passport yet to arrive.

Thank you for praying

We are so blessed with how our financial situation has ended up.  We will have enough funds for all to attend the trip with out any problems and we will have enough funds to purchase some much needed supplies for the local churches in Jarabacoa.

We still need some help with transporting our team to and from the airport so if you are able to help, let me know otherwise pray that the right person will come forward to be a blessing in this way.

db

DR MISSIONS IS ON!!!

We are getting down to the wire here as we prepare to head down south.  Rick told me today that is really getting hot there but that they are excited to do ministry with us.  This trip will be focused on relationships and not construction.  We are planning to do some relatively unique things to build into the youth of the area.  I will try to keep this updated and especially as we head off on the trip later this month.  Please pray for passports to come in for at least one more person.