Hey everyone! Sorry it has taken us a while to get to this. We have had some friendly reminders lately from a few people to start blogging....so here we go!
We have been in Lancaster, PA (place of headquarteres for HOPE) for 2 weeks now. We have been busy training and meeting everyone in the office. The HOPE staff have been so welcoming and hospitable. We have constantly been invited to dinner or lunch almost everyday. Everyone here is giving us tips on living in Africa and surrounding us in prayer. We are very grateful and encouraged to work in such a Christ and prayer centered organization. Jim and Patty (Nate's parents) are here in Lancaster until we leave. We enjoyed a great weekend with them in New Jersey last week visiting Uncle Kenny, Cousin Kevin, and Cousin Barbara. They will be taking us to the airport this Wednesday at 6am to see us off! We are grateful they made the trip to come see us off. It will be nice to see a familiar face before we leave as well as have someone to leave some extra stuff with! haha Our poor parents have been amazing through this whole thing! Always helping us with whatever and willing to keep all of our junk!
We will arrive in Brazzaville Thursday at 11:40am. Our apartment is not available until November 22 so we will be living in a hotel when we first arrive.
Please be praying for Nate and I as we prepare to leave Wednesday morning. Please pray for our peace of mind and safety as we travel, families back home, and visa situations once we get there. Again we give God all the glory for his amazing blessings and presence in our lives.
Yea! So you are on the plane now. My heart is with you.
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