ORR’s latest team to Haiti is experiencing the very UN-glamorous side of air travel. After spending over two hours stuck in Omaha due to bad weather in Dallas Texas, our first layover, we were finally able to get under way.
On our way from Omaha to Texas, we saw from the airplane the massive wild
fires in Oklahoma and Texas which are now on the news. It was amazing how much area was burned and how much smoke there was, event from 5 miles high! Keep those folks in your prayers, as people are loosing their homes, livelihoods and lives.
Once we got to Dallas we discovered that we missed all our opportunities to get from Dallas to Miami, which is where we were supposed to spend the night. One upside to all this, is that we were able to meet Shunlee Fong, who just happened to be waiting outside our arrival gate when we got into DFW from Omaha. After a quick meeting and prayer, it was off to find out if we could find another connection.
On our way from Omaha to Texas, we saw from the airplane the massive wild
fires in Oklahoma and Texas which are now on the news. It was amazing how much area was burned and how much smoke there was, event from 5 miles high! Keep those folks in your prayers, as people are loosing their homes, livelihoods and lives.Once we got to Dallas we discovered that we missed all our opportunities to get from Dallas to Miami, which is where we were supposed to spend the night. One upside to all this, is that we were able to meet Shunlee Fong, who just happened to be waiting outside our arrival gate when we got into DFW from Omaha. After a quick meeting and prayer, it was off to find out if we could find another connection.
Praise God, we were able to get a flight from Dallas to Atlanta Georgia, and then 
to Miami Florida in time to make our flight to Haiti. As we taxied toward the runway to leave for Atlanta they suddently took us back to the gate due to mechanical problems. Luckily, they were able to resolve the problem and we finally took off for Atlanta. Just another bump in the road I guess! The down side is that it is 2:44am Omaha time and were are all crashed here in the Atlanta airport, trying to get some sleep in amongst the noisy cleaning people, a new channel which is up too loud and full lights.
to Miami Florida in time to make our flight to Haiti. As we taxied toward the runway to leave for Atlanta they suddently took us back to the gate due to mechanical problems. Luckily, they were able to resolve the problem and we finally took off for Atlanta. Just another bump in the road I guess! The down side is that it is 2:44am Omaha time and were are all crashed here in the Atlanta airport, trying to get some sleep in amongst the noisy cleaning people, a new channel which is up too loud and full lights. Regardless of all this, we don’t go on these trips because it’s luxurious or even
fun. We do in service of God to show love and help to people who experience much more inconvenience every day than a few missed flights. Keep us in your prayers and we will keep you updated.-- Aaron
We prayed for you this morning aboout 9:00 am.
ReplyDeleteLeona Irvina and I. SHe will be going to Ethiopia on the 27th. Hope by now you are well on your way or in a comfortable bed. Even missionairies do better with a good nights sleep.
We love you and miss you and will continue to pray Love mom and Dad
I dont know who aelvea is didnt give me much choice...Mom
ReplyDeleteSometimes just the getting there can be one of the most tiring parts of the trip. We are praying... Gary leaves Tues. and arrives home Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs, Maralyn