Take off... And coming home.

We are just putting the finishing touches on packing and weighing bags.  It has come down to decisions like, “does peanut butter come along or these jeans?”  :)

We leave first thing tomorrow morning and will finally arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia around noon our time Thursday (7 pm Ethio Time).

We return Sunday evening (August 9th) to Grand Rapids International Airport at around 7:45 pm. You (as of now) are invited to welcome us at the airport.  If we observe the little miss and discover that it wouldn’t be wise – we will let you know here.

We do hope to update this blog during our stay in Ethiopia, however power outages and spotty internet may occur so we’ll do our best.  We’ll be journaling our trip thanks to some friends who gave us a journal that we will eventually give to the little miss when she is older...  :)

So our journey takes a big leap tomorrow.  Thanks to all of you for your love, support, and encouragement!

Please pray for our three kiddos at home – for peace and safety.
Also pray for our little lady in Ethiopia – that she would be prepared and have peace.
Please pray for my folks and Vicki’s mom who are hanging with them.
Finally pray that we would have safe travels and see God.

Thanks!