We arrived in Beirut, Lebanon yesterday afternoon. After 3 flights, a team of 16 (which are some of the greatest helpers around), and our crazy three kids we actually made it! Some highlights...
-Ella's car seat made it on every plane and was a life-saver!
(Even after having a major explosive diaper on the plane...
she insists on getting back in it!)
-A few members of our team were moved into 1st class for the long flight! Port, Haynes and I were included in that group. The boys loved getting to have ice cream sundaes on the plane.
-All 3 kids slept on the final plane ride into Beirut, thankfully because mom & dad were exhausted at this point!
-We haven't met a stranger yet! Port, Haynes and Ella have all been kissed, given free food, carried around by anyone on the street.
-Port encountered a woman yesterday on the street and insisted that we go back and pray for her. When we went back we quickly realized that she didn't speak any english so Port told her that, "We love Jesus and pray God's blessings over you!" He was beyond irritated that I couldn't pray for her.
-We had an amazing Lebanese dinner with the White's and Lebeau's. Jason taught Port a few Arabic phrases he is working on:-)
-Everyone (including mom) went to bed at 8:00 pm last night. Kids slept until 5:30 am without any drugs:-) Ella slept until 7:30 or until Haynes woke her up!?!
-We had our first team prayer/worship meeting this morning and the kids did great. They are filling out journals each day. Ella loved dancing and absolutely LOVES the babies. The babies here might have to get used to some bigger kids loving on them!
-Cathleen told Port about Lebanon being at war, because he thought the tornado had come here too. Now anything that looks "destroyed" he shows everyone and tells them it's from the war.
-We spent this afternoon at the park with Tyler, Drew, Mary, and Claire. The kids loved playing and the guys got to pray for a few people.
3 comments:
I am so glad you all arrived safely! We will be praying for you all and know God is going to do some amazing things! love you!
So glad you all are safe and that your kids are having a good time!
Oh, Sarah. How wonderful! So glad the trip is going well. We loved reading about how the trip is impacting your children, and how your children are impacting the people. How sweet it is that God uses children in a mighty way! We were touched by Port's desire to pray for the woman. Lily has always admired Port....it is easy to see why with a heart like that. We will be praying for your trip....the Hegemans
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