I started out early today and had to finish getting the "last 10 pounds" into the 1 pound of space left in my luggage. Packed 3 bags to check, weighed in at home with 2 under 70 pounds and 1 under 50 pounds. Each bag was filled completely, with wonderful assorted items donated by generous friends and family of Lord of Life and beyond! Thank YOU all!!

The Mother's Day Breakfast setup needed to wrapped up by 9:00 for our first guests. The breakfast was big hit once again. Thank YOU to all of the volunteers who worked the event and to the supporters who honored their Mothers.

Pastor Peter along with Pastor Karen and Pastor David sent me off with wonderful prayers of guidance and support. Praise be to God!

Said my goodbyes to Joyce and Marie and off to the MSP Airport I went.

I am used to traveling with a group but today, I departed alone, with my traveling companion planning to join me in Amsterdam on Monday morning.

Maneuvering 5 bags through the airport can be accomplished! Check in went smoothly, and I received a pleasant surprise, the ticket agent waived my 3rd checked baggage fee. She was moved by the good works we are doing. Thank you Shelly with Delta Airlines!! She made my day.

Arrived at the gate area and gave myself a quick send off prayer. Called all of the mothers in my life.

My flight departed on time and was a very nice overnight flight into Amsterdam. Upon my arrival into Amsterdam, I began to anticipate meeting Pam's flight upon its arrival from Atlanta. Well...........we experienced our first travel issue........Pam's flight out of Orlando experienced mechanical issues and was cancelled. She did not make her connection in Atlanta.

So............I have begun to send email messages to find out how we should handle our arrival in Dar es Salaam possibly 2 days apart. The stories we will be able to share!!!!

I am currently laying over in Amsterdam, my fight will depart at 10:20 am for Dar es Salaam.

That is the update for today. Stay tuned.........

Phillipians 4:13. "Wafilipi 4:13"

I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

"Naweza kuikabili kila hali kwani Kristo hunipa nguvu."