Day One - Thursday, June 30: This is the Day

The excitement is building and the adventure is about to begin!

I got up early and have been meditating through and studying the preparation materials we were given for Impact Ndola. Thanks to those who put them all together to prepare our hearts and minds for this ministry.

What a blessing at about eight my dear friend Steve Burlingham called and prayed with me over the phone asking God to richly bless our trip. What a joy to have such great friends in Christ. Thanks Steve. It really meant a lot to us.

Tony came by from work and then Vicky, Jake, and Tasha arrived and we made final preparations to leave. We gathered outside for a time of prayer and then the obligatory photo and we were off. It was probably about 12:50 when we finally pulled out of the Jordan driveway. We took both the Yahla's car and our van. It's currently nearly 2 p.m. and we head out for LA at 2:35.

Our flight on Southwest left Sacramento at 2:50 and arrived at about 4. We walked from terminal 1 over to the To Bradley International terminal and found the British Airways check in desk where we are supposed to meet the LA portion of the group at 6:15.

We are currently hanging out at a food court contemplating what to eat. Found internet but had to pay $8.

Our British Airways flights at 9:20 p.m. Next stop London Heathrow.