Day One- On to Rapid City

Hi Everyone- Someone said "The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step". We started this journey well over a year ago and through much prayer and planning- it's hard to believe we are on the actual travelling part of the trip! God is so good!
We started out this afternoon from Curt and Maureen's place. Said our goodbyes to family and friends, and Don had a really awesome prayer and kind encouraging words for us as we left. We had a Caravan of vehicles headed south to Rapid City. Curt, Maureen, Delane and Bev were in the lead pickup with all of the luggage. Lance, KT, Richard and Arlis were in the car. And Clinton, Pete and I brought up the rear in the van. We are all checked in at the hotel and getting settled in.
We ate at the Golden corral. I thought it might be a good opportunity for the team to get their fill, seeing as we might have some picky eaters on the team ;). But If the trip is anything like the one I took 4 years ago, I don't think that anyone will have anything to complain about! There are some great cooks down at El Sembrador. We had a great time lust laughing over KT's jokes and comments over supper. And we discussed our plans forthe next day. I am really proud of the people that God has led on this trip. And what He has in store spiritually for all these team members, for the people on the home front, and for all who will be touched by Him in Honduras is exciting- I am anxiously expecting some awesome things!
After supper- Then we had one last obligatory trip to Wally World. I found out that this is Lance's first time on a commercial flight- I hope he has a good one. It's a bumpy ride in Teguc. Gotta keep those airsickness bags near by just in case!
I am by the pool right now (The best wireless signal is there) and it's about 10 oclock (Everyone else has gone to bed). Seeing as we are all going to be awake at 3:30, I'd better be heading to that way. I told Richard that If he tries cuddling with me in the middle of the night, thinking I'm Arlis, I'm going to have to give him one good kick in the cast. JK ;)
OK- Here's what's on the agenda... we arrive in Honduras tomorrow at 4 pm. Becasue it is a 4 hour drive to El Sembrador from Tegucigalpa, we are going to spend the night at the Missionary Guest house in Teguc. The roads are already a bit treacherous to begin with, and if you combine darkness and numerous cows in the streets- it doesn't make a good combination. And besides we would like to take in the scenery. So the plan is to leave at 5 on sunday morning (I imagine the roads will be a lot less congested) so that we can have church with the students on Sunday. Please pray for our safety, and that even amidst our flight we will have opportunity to speak to people about the joy and love of our awesome Savior.
I will be sure to post some pics and video here so keep tuned!
OH and BTW- Thanks for those last minute gifts (E.W. and B.B)! What a neat blessing!
To all our family and friends on the home front- Lotsa Love and Thanks!

PB on behalf of Curtmaureendelanebevrichardarlislancepetektclinton.