We were just told that the new plane that we all ‘reboarded’ has a mechanical problem in the cockpit. The captain was so apologetic when explaining. We still don’t know how this delay will work out. We lost a few passengers around where I am sitting, possibly because they got other flights. I’m not sure, but it brings people curiously close together when they share in a common ‘hardship’. It’s really hard to call it a hardship, but for lack of a better term I feel somewhat closer to the people on this flight now.

Was able to board my flight for Brussels and get settled in. I was studying for speaking at Emmanuel’s church on Sunday not paying attention to the time. An announcement from the captain stated they had some hydraulic problems and weren’t sure how long to fix them. After 2 hours on the plane we were asked to disembark and wait for another plane. As I type this I am waiting to board the new plane. Guessing I will be around 3 hours late in leaving. That should not affect my connection in Brussels, but I’ll have to wait and see. I am grateful that God grants peace in times like this. I find it exciting and I await the results of this adventure.

Being at the airport is always exciting.

Boarding for Brussels in 15 minutes.

All bags are checked and I am sitting in Green Bay waiting to fly out.

Tomorrow I will arrive at 8:10 local Liberia time (2:10 cst time) with stops in Chicago, Brussels and Ghana with final destination in Monrovia.

Butterflies as excitement to begin the trip mounts. Grateful that the anxiety portion is over. Most of that is my own lack of preparation. I’m thankful to God for all the small details being worked out….visa, luggage etc. It wasn’t small when I worried, but looking back it is insignificant.

I ended up packing an extra bag to fit all the literature and such I wanted to take along. 50 lbs., 49 lbs. and 48.5 lbs. not much room was left. The extra $200 now seems well worth it.

After waking early to pray, pack and prepare I’m in the final stretch. Jenny will take me to the airport to begin the next chapter of Liberia 2018.

I’ll write more over there.

Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

May God be made much of through this trip.

My lack of attention in chronicling my love for the people of Liberia in no way reflects my true feelings. I regret not keeping a better written record that I can share with others.

That being said, I will begin again to record, at least for the next month.

In 7 days I will leave on another adventure (trip #4) to see my friends in Liberia. On February 1st I will leave on a 3 week visit to share the Gospel through ‘The Bible Overview’ and I will also have the opportunity to speak at a couple churches.

As I make final preparations, await my visa and complete my studies I will strive to keep my written record updated throughout the duration of my anticipation of the trip as well as the trip itself.

My prayer is for God to use me in whatever way He will to showcase His glory and point others to Him.

I have not posted on this blog for many many months.  To do so flippantly would not do my experiences justice.  Since the last time I posted I have been to Liberia 2 times.  Once in August of 2012 and once in January of this year (2014).  God has done an amazing work in my heart and life through these experiences.  Some day I will address these things more in depth on here.  I am leaving a link for two of the youtube videos from our trips.

2012 trip     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsOGa7SfelQ

2014 trip     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpW1Oqn9l7E

God is good!

Till next time.

Robin

Well, I am officially able to travel.  I received my passport in the mail today.  Now I suppose I need to purchase my plane ticket.  One of these days I’ll have all the details of how things have been going with my plane ticket plans. 

Tonight was a fundraiser for supplies being sent to Liberia.  Fred (my crate partner in crime) made 56 quarts of various strengths of chili and after eating this great fare we all watched the movie Courageous.  What a great time.  After the movie we watched a pictorial of Bobbi’s previous trip to Liberia.  Please take the time to view this and get a flavor of the people we are blessed to serve.  Click on ‘We Refuse’ link above.

I also want to let you know that God is amazing in many ways.  Some are more private, but God does supply our needs.  Thank You Heavenly Father.