So...how did this faith muscle stretching thing go? Great. Sallie had a wonderful time in Paris with the Hones. Definitely a trip she will always remember. Ryan and his two friends also had an amazing time driving from Lubbock to San Diego and back. Definitely a trip he will remember but perhaps for different reasons. And Russell, his trip is about to begin. He arrives on Monday and will be here a few days before he heads to Kabul. He already said his goodbyes in Austin and is in Dallas right now doing the same thing. I've been praying for him a lot. I remember those feelings and the sadness mixed with anticipation.
We also just finished a trip. Our first road trip of any significance. We followed Jeff and Mary Kenney and family to Muscat, Oman. What a wonderful place. The people are sooooo friendly. And the beauty...very appreciated. It was about a 6 hour drive and included our first international border crossing by car. Actually, things went quite smoothly. We were pleasantly surprised. :) 3 Days at the Intercontinental on the beach. Two nice pools. Great gym. Just enough sightseeing to get the feel of the country. And back home again. Did I mention how friendly the people are? First morning there...walking across the hotel parking lot...and from the far corner a taxi driver yells..GOOD MORNING!!! A taxi driver!! Our whole family stood with mouths opened..is he talking to US??? We smiled and yelled our "Good Morning." It was great.
Mike enjoyed the breather from the chaos of working here, and we enjoyed the break from school and stuff.
I laughed coming back into town.. As we approached the Mussaffah bridge onto Abu Dhabi island, Robert looks up and says, "Oh GOOD! There's the Grand Mosque. We are almost home. " Ha ha. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine anyone saying that. :) It was a good trip. And it's good to be home.
We are looking forward to celebrating our Risen Saviour this weekend. Blessings to you all.
He is Risen,
He is Risen indeed!
