I can't believe it -- we're going to Africa tomorrow! Wow. It's really quite an incredible adventure. Our flight from Austin goes to Chicago. I hope none of the flights in or out of there this weekend is cancelled. Our trip from Chicago to Brussells is about 8 hours. Then the one from Brussells to Entebbe is about 10 hours. We plan on arriving at our hotel in Uganda about 1am on Tuesday morning, after leaving Austin around 11am Sunday. Lots of that time is whisked away by time zone changes. It's like time travel in the sense that we will experience Tuesday morning several hours before our kids back in Texas do.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at February 9, 2008 07:27 PMhow exciting! Hope you have lots of legroom, 8 hrs is no fun when you're cramped :)
Have fun you guys!
Hey Doug,
I just want to let you know that we are praying for you. My wife and I added you to our Calendar and will be doing our best to keep you in prayer everyday of your trip.
I work closely with World Vision, and know how excited you must be to be on this trip. I would love to eventually take a trip to a country I support (El Salvador) and experience what your about to.
Freaking let the spirit lead you in your writing man, no bars held.
Posted by: Jeff McLain at February 11, 2008 10:15 AMHey Doug...
You and Charlotta are very much in my thoughts and prayers... Very exciting opportunity!
I look forward to chatting with you on your return!
Take care and God bless
Wow, it is here. Please be our eyes and ears on this trip. We are praying that the Lord will do amazing things through and too the both of you.
Posted by: Brandon at February 11, 2008 10:56 AM