Statue of Jesus in Puerto Plata
Sunday morning, February 13
“Oh, what a wonderful God we have!” Romans 11:33
This was the focus of our devotions our first morning in the DR. God is awesome and amazing and we are ready to experience that as we set out to work hard, serve others, love one another and discover what God has to teach us this week.
Saturday arrivers -- front row (L to R): Darren, Joy, Carolyn, Stephanie; back row (L to R): Darrin, Vernon, Cassandra, Sydney, Rick, Kim
Ten of our team members arrived safely and on time in the DR last night while five guys (Al, Glen, Willy, Randy and Larry) got re-routed to Puerto Rico (we think they actually planned it that way) and Karly got rerouted to New York for a very short night in a hotel, compliments of American Airlines. We are praying for their safe arrival in a few hours and know that God is going to bring them safely to the rest of us.
Sunday has been a relaxing day as we wait for our teammates. We have learned the lay of the land, exchanged money and did a little site-seeing in Puerto Plata.
Sunday arrivers (L to R):Willy, Karly, Al, Larry, Glen, Randy
Sunday evening, February 13
Praise God, the rest of our team arrived at 4 p.m. They are exhausted but glad to be here. Sadly, the luggage for the five men didn’t arrive with them. It’s some where between Fort Meyers, GA, Puerto Rico and here. We’re praying for its speedy arrival.
Cassandra and Sydney at the beach
Our plan for tonight: eat pizza and rest up for a hard day of construction work tomorrow. Our construction plans have changed a bit. The biggest need the Kids Alive team has right now is for the wall around their compound to be rebuilt so we’ll be working on that.
Our entire team, glad to be here and ready to serve
A special note from Darrin M to his family – “I miss you very much and love you like crazy!”
I know he speaks for all of us. We are blessed to have such great families and are thankful that you’ve given us the green light to come here.
February 13th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I have been waiting for some news and SOOO glad everyone made it safe and sound. Obviously please tell everyone they are in me and my families prayers, but tell Steph that we love her and miss her already. Mox is great, I spent the day with him…studying….and kids are getting better, slowly but surely!
Have a WONDERFUL time in DR and do AMAZING things, I know you will.
Take care, and thanks for the updates, it makes our time here go quicker while you are there! Can’t wait to see the next post!
Lots of Love,
Kelly
February 13th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
I Soo wish I was there with you all. I am praying for your safety and that you bring back with you an experience of a life time. God bless and be with you all. Many x’s and o’s for valentines!
February 13th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
We are thankful that you have all arrived safely and will pray that the luggage will arrive soon as well. May God bless you brave souls for the good works you are about to complete. We look forward to reading daily about the progress. Many blessings!
February 14th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Erica says – “I hope you are having a good time. I miss you. I like the pictures, especially the one of Jesus, and the one with Dad.”
We are praying for you all. I pray the days go well, for good health, and for you all to be a blessing to others. We are very proud of you all for giving of your time in this way. Hug some kids for me.
And Happy Valentines Day to everyone.
PS. Perhaps you should have left the late crew in the “jail” like in the picture!
PS We love you and miss you too, Daddy (Darrin)!