The internet was down at the Brokopps before we left last night, so I didn't get a chance to let you know we were on our way. We left there last night around 7pm to catch our 9:55 flight out of Libreville.
There were MANY, MANY tears shed as we left. The students really bonded w/several of the African Christian teens...there were 2 young men who travelled w/us throughout the week that joined us at the airport to say goodbye. They were just as tearful as our kids. There is nothing more moving than teenage boys shedding tears over new friendships....but they unashamedly said their goodbyes. And then AGAIN when they all showed up around the corner while we waited in line....and AGAIN when they stood outside a window as we waited in another line!!! By the end, we were all BEGGING them to leave so the tears would stop!!! But some of the students entered the plane w/heavy hearts anyway.
Our flight was 6 hrs long and a few caught some sleep during that time...I did NOT! We're waiting in Paris right now for our flight to Dulles in about an 1 1/2hrs. (I was surprised to find a little internet cafe, and am enjoying a GREAT cup of coffee as I type! yay! Comfort of home!!!)
Just a heads up for all the parents and family members...your students are really torn about heading home. While they are so excited to see you, there is so much processing that still has to be done in the next days and weeks. They are hesitant about reacclimating...and even about all the questions that you will inevitably have for them. Please be patient with us all...we are struggling...torn between two worlds. Know that in time we will be able to spit out all that we've been through...but it may take a few days. Just keep praying for us as we are thrust back into our old lives starting first thing tomorrow morning....we are exhausted, and will need time to adjust both to the time and to the lives we've left behind.
To Alex and Emma...I'm sitting looking out of the window in Paris!! Wish you were here with me! Looking forward to seeing you in a few hours...I can't even figure out how MANY hours that is, but sometime today! Love you guys!
My time is running out...love to all, thanks for your continued prayers and support!!!
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Hi Teri - again, thank you for your faithful updating - it is so deeply appreciated! I pray that all of us - parents, friends, and everyone - would be cautious about how we all go about re-integrating our intrepid travelers back in our lives and customs.
Your entries will help us take the right approach and we will be trusting our GOD to give us the words and actions to help everyone re-acclimate themselves to life back here at home.
But I would not have anyone become to familiar with the "familiar" - but rather stay on "GABON, African-mode" so as to never lose the changes in your hearts and minds and souls and spirits that this Missions Trip has made in your lives. Might those of us who remained state-side grow more like you in your hearts of love for all of GOD'S children around the world.
I am anxious to see you all again and I thank GOD and ask for an open mind to hear of your exciting and thrilling journey of faithful expression of GOD'S love ...
as ever, in HIM and HIM alone -
Fred & Dad [Hi Bethany!]
I love each of you, you most Leah. Cannot wait to see you and hear what Jesus has done in your life but can wait until YOU are ready to share. Again, thank you so very much Terri for giving us a glimpse of your time their WHILE you were there. I just can't stop the tears this morning...the magnititude of who God is and what Jesus has done...so many souls saved through HIS work in you. I cannot wait to hug you, Leah and to see all of you. Praying for safety as you are flying across the Atlantic now. Love you so very much! Mom/Maria
Hi Ter and Nick...You will be here in just a few hours now and we are beyond ready to see you! I have tried my best to explain to Emma how it will be for you when you get home...you know, the hot topic right now for her is the adorable new sneakers her dad is going to buy for her tomorrow!...I hope she will be able to contain the excitment! It will be hard for you both to jump right back in here and I pray you will be given the time to rest and recover from the time warp and then to download all you have experienced in good time. Wish we knew what time you plan to arrive at the church! Does anyone know?????
I love you so very much. Thanks again, Honey, for your faithful blogging...what a blessing it has been to all of us...Mom
thank you terri for updating from the airport. i had faith you would , if you could!! :)
thank you, also, for the "heads-up"
on how the kids are feeling. i have been asking the LORD to help me not ask too many questions. that is hard for me since i am a detail person! i truly apprieciate all that you leaders have done in letting us have a glimpse into how hard it will be to put into words what is in their hearts!
you all have been constant in my prayers for this flight home!
Hi, Terri! Thanks for all your updates! I sent an email to the gals on the team whose addresses I have about speaking at the AW meeting at the Finley's Tues July 14. I hope it suits you and them. I'll be in touch! ~Susan R
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