Sunday, March 9, 2008

Packed and Ready to Go

Our bags are packed, the last tasks are being checked off our to-do list, and our shuttle to the airport arrives in 8 hours.  We did it!  Everything that we need for the next 2 months (we hope) fit into 4 bags (plus 4 carryon backpacks and a stroller).   Many thanks to Peter & Julie Handel for letting us borrow the world's largest duffel bag--it's holding our travel car seats, child carrier backpack, portable travel bed for Kerrigan, and a few other necessities for traveling with 3 kids. Tomorrow we fly from SFO to Chicago and then take an overnight flight to Buenos Aires, arriving at 9:30 am Monday morning.  We're praying for smooth travels with the kids--hopefully they will sleep quite a bit of the way.

It's hard to believe we are actually doing this!  We are thankful that we get the opportunity and are excited to get to share with you via this blog.  We're off to Argentina and Costa Rica to have some time together as a family, time to recharge, to expose the kids to other cultures, learn Spanish and see where God leads. Thank you for being interested!

10 comments:

Stef said...

Yay! I can't believe the time has already come for your trip!! We'll be praying for traveling safety and for an overall blessed trip. Thanks for starting this blog and letting us come along. :)

love you all,
Jase & Stef

gretchen y. said...

I've been thinking about you guys a lot and will check your blog to get updates from your trip.
We promise to keep you in our prayers for safety, rest, reflection, and direction as you seek to raise your family and honor God with your lives.
We love you guys and wish you all the best.
Hugs from the Yimbos

Peter said...

Wow, how awesome is that! We'll be praying for you guys!

Anonymous said...

How exciting! We'll definitely follow your adventures and pray for you along the way. Thanks for letting us know of your plans.
God Bless!
The Deals

jillyco said...

I can't wait to hear all about your travels and how God will bless you on this trip! How exciting!! We'll be praying!

Anonymous said...

Be safe, good luck and much love.

Leili & Jim

The Sauders said...

We are praying for you guys this weekend! Can't wait to read the updates about your adventures!
Love,
Kevin, Jody, Abby and Drew

Alicia said...

Thanks for sharing...I know there will be great photos... I remember snapping lots of shots with you in Gmunden and look forward to seeing Argentina and Costa Rica through your eyes.

Walt Thinfen said...

Doug and Brooke, we'll keep you in our prayers. Enjoy and have a safe trip. Remember, let us know if there's anything we could do on this end.
best
walt, jess, daniel & carly

Leann said...

We have you in our thoughts and prayers as your sabbatical begins, trusting God to protect you, thankful to hear you arrived safely. We'll keep checking in here, how nice to keep in touch. Lexi remembers on her own to include you each night on her knees. It's precious.

Love,
Derek & Leann, Lexi & Wesley