Jamaica Journal

    Janelle and I had the blessing of going to Jamaica with some friends from Colorado. This mission trip allowed us to go into Jamaica's public schools and do Bible Quizzing.  The schools knew what material in the book of John to cover and had about 4 months to prepare for the National Tournament while we were there.
    It was Janelle's first mission trip ever and I loved being able to share this journey with her. I enjoyed my time with the Lord each morning as I watched the sun rise, sitting with a cup of coffee and my Bible.
    Here is my journal:
Sat. Feb 5, 2011
     We have eaten dinner with our new friend Frances who will be joining us to Jamaica, we have checked into our hotel and we're now winding down to get some rest before our wake up call at 3:45. Jamaica here we come!! Lord, what do you have planned for me, for us, on this trip? I do not know what is expected of me, which really means I am not in charge. I really am okay with that. ( I think)
     I am ready to do, ready to learn, willing to serve, and excited at what is ahead. Open my eyes to see as you see Lord.
Sun. Feb.6, 2011
   It is Super Bowl Sunday. We are at the KC airport ready to board. Seems weird that we will be in Jamaica in just a few hours. Did not sleep great, too excited  I guess. Praying this morning for the Colorado group to arrive in TX on time. There is a little concern about the weather in Denver.
  Lord your timing is perfect, so we trust in your schedule and that all goes smoothly with the flights today.
  We are in flight to Dallas. Janelle is journaling and I just glanced  at Frances, she is doing the same. I am tired, should probably sleep, but this leg of our flight is only a bit over an hour. I guess I will wait for the next flight.
  A gentleman joined us on our shuttle from the hotel to the airport this morning. He is from the DC area, has a girlfriend from Germany, he's 40 years old, he ref's at college basketball games. He grew up in a small town of about 5000 people, always told himself he'd leave small town America and he did. He loves the large city life. He is also a detective. It was amazing how much you can learn from someone in just a 12 minute car ride. I guess this is my first lesson learned, listen...everyone has a story to tell. We did have the opportunity to share where we were going and what we were doing, but he did most of the talking.
   We are on our second flight, we are on our way to Jamaica!!! All flights went smoothly, and all 17 of us are on the plane! Yeah! Thanks Lord!
    Our plane is not full so some of us have moved our seats. I scooted over to the next seat which left the seat next to Janelle open. Alex (one of the girls on the team) took this opportunity to move over and sit with Janelle. I am so glad that she is making Janelle feel welcomed and apart of the team. Janelle is the only teen who does not know everyone. Thanks Alex.
   We are also filling out paper work for customs. Once less thing to do when we arrive. 3 hours and 15 min. flight.
   I was just talking with Rick (or team leader) and he was telling me how Jack sent out a news letter saying that Janelle and I were going to Haiti! What was he thinking? I thought it was funny. So I think I will text Jack and tell him that we have arrived in Haiti with out any problems.
   So much more I could write, but I think I will interact with the team. Thank you Lord, once again for this opportunity.