Homeward Bound . . .

Dear Friends,

We are leaving for the airport in about 10 minutes. We should arrive at the airport in 2 hours. Our flight leaves at about 4:20 PM for Miami. Then, it's a 3 hour layover until we take off again for O'Hare. (Maybe we'll get a little Dutch Blitz and Password in at Miami airport.) I believe we land at O'Hare at about 11:30 PM.

It's been a sweet trip in so many, many ways. The team unity was very special. Alison Veurink read this morning that we should "make every effort" to maintain the bond of peace (Eph. 4). I believe that happened. We all went out of our way to be gracious, kind, forgiving, loving, friendly, conversant, etc., with one another. It wasn't utopia but it was very special.

Much was accomplished through our work and we made good progress on the school. Relationships with the Dominicans in spite of the language barrier have been well established and we trust we will see them all again.

Last night was a memorable evening and today's carnival with the children was a blast (thanks to Carrie and Alison's hard work and preparation).

I'd better go. Don't want to miss the bus!!!

Blessings to you all,

Karen