Almost there…

I am happily ensconced in a charming little room at MAPANG — a Missionary Guest Home — in Port Moresby and have had such a fascinating lunch with the CLTC gal who works to get visas, etc. for expats coming to serve at the college. Her husband works for the governor of a close province, who is a Christian, and it is so enlightening to hear her talk about her country, the politics, the government, the problems and how they see God working behind the scenes. So incredibly interesting! Please do pray that Ruth will be able to get my visa extended so I can go to the bush with Dan and Janet in April! She seems quite confident.

Have had three good flights, meaning that they were uneventful! Always thankful for that! Just one more tomorrow and I will BE THERE!!!! It doesn’t leave until 1:30 so Ruth is picking me up at 11:00 — means a pleasant, leisurely morning similar to Cairns this morning — taxi was there at 9:30, but that still was not early or stressful!

Meals today have been plentiful. (This is mostly for my friend Carol, who is always concerned about me getting enough food! If you are in a hurry, just stop reading here!) I had a pastry and coke this morning, then chicken and pasta salad on the plane (completely unexpected!), then a sandwich– veggies on rye bread, very good, — with Ruth, and in an hour will have a pre-ordered dinner here at MAPANG. Always fun to hear where other guests are going and have been! So ‘no worries’ re food today! Tomorrow will be another story, but I have chex mix and heath bars in my luggage so am not concerned!

When I told the customs officer that my gifts were mostly books for the students since I was a teacher, he waved me right through. I don’t think he cared to see the veggie peelers I brought for a few of the ladies. Very thankful for that. I was the last one off the plane — was one of only 5 women on board and was seated as far back as could be. It is a ‘small’ plane — two seats on each side of an aisle and not more than 20 rows, and pretty empty. One has to go down some stairs, outside and up stairs to the plane, then the reverse, so it took me some moments to carry my luggage up the stairs to the airport. I was thankful there was a breeze because it is hot and humid here. Also thankful to have a neat, new, wheeled carry-on. I have to learn not to bring so much carry-on luggage, but it is SO HARD!!

Well, hope this satisfies even the most detail-driven person among you! HA!!!!

Don’t know when I will have internet access at CLTC, but will be in touch as soon as I do. Thanks so much for praying for my health and safety. The Lord is very kind to me!!! I am very excited to be having the “Great PNG Adventure” for the third time and can’t wait to begin teaching on Monday!

P.S. Didn’t get to mail this last night; am trying again this morning. Had a great night’s sleep and feel “ready for anything”– only the Lord could give me that enthusiasm to face a day with lots of uncertainties! I have put HIM in charge of the details — surely couldn’t do them on my own. Stay tuned….

Almost there…

I am happily ensconced in a charming little room at MAPANG — a Missionary Guest Home — in Port Moresby and have had such a fascinating lunch with the CLTC gal who works to get visas, etc. for expats coming to serve at the college. Her husband works for the governor of a close province, who is a Christian, and it is so enlightening to hear her talk about her country, the politics, the government, the problems and how they see God working behind the scenes. So incredibly interesting! Please do pray that Ruth will be able to get my visa extended so I can go to the bush with Dan and Janet in April! She seems quite confident.

Have had three good flights, meaning that they were uneventful! Always thankful for that! Just one more tomorrow and I will BE THERE!!!! It doesn’t leave until 1:30 so Ruth is picking me up at 11:00 — means a pleasant, leisurely morning similar to Cairns this morning — taxi was there at 9:30, but that still was not early or stressful!

Meals today have been plentiful. (This is mostly for my friend Carol, who is always concerned about me getting enough food! If you are in a hurry, just stop reading here!) I had a pastry and coke this morning, then chicken and pasta salad on the plane (completely unexpected!), then a sandwich– veggies on rye bread, very good, — with Ruth, and in an hour will have a pre-ordered dinner here at MAPANG. Always fun to hear where other guests are going and have been! So ‘no worries’ re food today! Tomorrow will be another story, but I have chex mix and heath bars in my luggage so am not concerned!

When I told the customs officer that my gifts were mostly books for the students since I was a teacher, he waved me right through. I don’t think he cared to see the veggie peelers I brought for a few of the ladies. Very thankful for that. I was the last one off the plane — was one of only 5 women on board and was seated as far back as could be. It is a ‘small’ plane — two seats on each side of an aisle and not more than 20 rows, and pretty empty. One has to go down some stairs, outside and up stairs to the plane, then the reverse, so it took me some moments to carry my luggage up the stairs to the airport. I was thankful there was a breeze because it is hot and humid here. Also thankful to have a neat, new, wheeled carry-on. I have to learn not to bring so much carry-on luggage, but it is SO HARD!!

Well, hope this satisfies even the most detail-driven person among you! HA!!!!

Don’t know when I will have internet access at CLTC, but will be in touch as soon as I do. Thanks so much for praying for my health and safety. The Lord is very kind to me!!! I am very excited to be having the “Great PNG Adventure” for the third time and can’t wait to begin teaching on Monday!

P.S. Didn’t get to mail this last night; am trying again this morning. Had a great night’s sleep and feel “ready for anything”– only the Lord could give me that enthusiasm to face a day with lots of uncertainties! I have put HIM in charge of the details — surely couldn’t do them on my own. Stay tuned….

Almost there…

I am happily ensconced in a charming little room at MAPANG — a Missionary Guest Home — in Port Moresby and have had such a fascinating lunch with the CLTC gal who works to get visas, etc. for expats coming to serve at the college. Her husband works for the governor of a close province, who is a Christian, and it is so enlightening to hear her talk about her country, the politics, the government, the problems and how they see God working behind the scenes. So incredibly interesting! Please do pray that Ruth will be able to get my visa extended so I can go to the bush with Dan and Janet in April! She seems quite confident.

Have had three good flights, meaning that they were uneventful! Always thankful for that! Just one more tomorrow and I will BE THERE!!!! It doesn’t leave until 1:30 so Ruth is picking me up at 11:00 — means a pleasant, leisurely morning similar to Cairns this morning — taxi was there at 9:30, but that still was not early or stressful!

Meals today have been plentiful. (This is mostly for my friend Carol, who is always concerned about me getting enough food! If you are in a hurry, just stop reading here!) I had a pastry and coke this morning, then chicken and pasta salad on the plane (completely unexpected!), then a sandwich– veggies on rye bread, very good, — with Ruth, and in an hour will have a pre-ordered dinner here at MAPANG. Always fun to hear where other guests are going and have been! So ‘no worries’ re food today! Tomorrow will be another story, but I have chex mix and heath bars in my luggage so am not concerned!

When I told the customs officer that my gifts were mostly books for the students since I was a teacher, he waved me right through. I don’t think he cared to see the veggie peelers I brought for a few of the ladies. Very thankful for that. I was the last one off the plane — was one of only 5 women on board and was seated as far back as could be. It is a ‘small’ plane — two seats on each side of an aisle and not more than 20 rows, and pretty empty. One has to go down some stairs, outside and up stairs to the plane, then the reverse, so it took me some moments to carry my luggage up the stairs to the airport. I was thankful there was a breeze because it is hot and humid here. Also thankful to have a neat, new, wheeled carry-on. I have to learn not to bring so much carry-on luggage, but it is SO HARD!!

Well, hope this satisfies even the most detail-driven person among you! HA!!!!

Don’t know when I will have internet access at CLTC, but will be in touch as soon as I do. Thanks so much for praying for my health and safety. The Lord is very kind to me!!! I am very excited to be having the “Great PNG Adventure” for the third time and can’t wait to begin teaching on Monday!

P.S. Didn’t get to mail this last night; am trying again this morning. Had a great night’s sleep and feel “ready for anything”– only the Lord could give me that enthusiasm to face a day with lots of uncertainties! I have put HIM in charge of the details — surely couldn’t do them on my own. Stay tuned….

Almost there…

I am happily ensconced in a charming little room at MAPANG — a Missionary Guest Home — in Port Moresby and have had such a fascinating lunch with the CLTC gal who works to get visas, etc. for expats coming to serve at the college. Her husband works for the governor of a close province, who is a Christian, and it is so enlightening to hear her talk about her country, the politics, the government, the problems and how they see God working behind the scenes. So incredibly interesting! Please do pray that Ruth will be able to get my visa extended so I can go to the bush with Dan and Janet in April! She seems quite confident.

Have had three good flights, meaning that they were uneventful! Always thankful for that! Just one more tomorrow and I will BE THERE!!!! It doesn’t leave until 1:30 so Ruth is picking me up at 11:00 — means a pleasant, leisurely morning similar to Cairns this morning — taxi was there at 9:30, but that still was not early or stressful!

Meals today have been plentiful. (This is mostly for my friend Carol, who is always concerned about me getting enough food! If you are in a hurry, just stop reading here!) I had a pastry and coke this morning, then chicken and pasta salad on the plane (completely unexpected!), then a sandwich– veggies on rye bread, very good, — with Ruth, and in an hour will have a pre-ordered dinner here at MAPANG. Always fun to hear where other guests are going and have been! So ‘no worries’ re food today! Tomorrow will be another story, but I have chex mix and heath bars in my luggage so am not concerned!

When I told the customs officer that my gifts were mostly books for the students since I was a teacher, he waved me right through. I don’t think he cared to see the veggie peelers I brought for a few of the ladies. Very thankful for that. I was the last one off the plane — was one of only 5 women on board and was seated as far back as could be. It is a ‘small’ plane — two seats on each side of an aisle and not more than 20 rows, and pretty empty. One has to go down some stairs, outside and up stairs to the plane, then the reverse, so it took me some moments to carry my luggage up the stairs to the airport. I was thankful there was a breeze because it is hot and humid here. Also thankful to have a neat, new, wheeled carry-on. I have to learn not to bring so much carry-on luggage, but it is SO HARD!!

Well, hope this satisfies even the most detail-driven person among you! HA!!!!

Don’t know when I will have internet access at CLTC, but will be in touch as soon as I do. Thanks so much for praying for my health and safety. The Lord is very kind to me!!! I am very excited to be having the “Great PNG Adventure” for the third time and can’t wait to begin teaching on Monday!

P.S. Didn’t get to mail this last night; am trying again this morning. Had a great night’s sleep and feel “ready for anything”– only the Lord could give me that enthusiasm to face a day with lots of uncertainties! I have put HIM in charge of the details — surely couldn’t do them on my own. Stay tuned….

I am happily ensconced in a charming little room at MAPANG — a Missionary Guest Home — in Port Moresby and have had such a fascinating lunch with the CLTC gal who works to get visas, etc. for expats coming to serve at the college. Her husband works for the governor of a close province, who is a Christian, and it is so enlightening to hear her talk about her country, the politics, the government, the problems and how they see God working behind the scenes. So incredibly interesting! Please do pray that Ruth will be able to get my visa extended so I can go to the bush with Dan and Janet in April! She seems quite confident. Have had three good flights, meaning that they were uneventful! Always thankful for that! Just one more tomorrow and I will BE THERE!!!! It doesn’t leave until 1:30 so Ruth is picking me up at 11:00 — means a pleasant, leisurely morning similar to Cairns this morning — taxi was there at 9:30, but that still was not early or stressful! Meals today have been plentiful. (This is mostly for my friend Carol, who is always concerned about me getting enough food! If you are in a hurry, just stop reading here!) I had a pastry and coke this morning, then chicken and pasta salad on the plane (completely unexpected!), then a sandwich– veggies on rye bread, very good, — with Ruth, and in an hour will have a pre-ordered dinner here at MAPANG. Always fun to hear where other guests are going and have been! So ‘no worries’ re food today! Tomorrow will be another story, but I have chex mix and heath bars in my luggage so am not concerned! When I told the customs officer that my gifts were mostly books for the students since I was a teacher, he waved me right through. I don’t think he cared to see the veggie peelers I brought for a few of the ladies. Very thankful for that. I was the last one off the plane — was one of only 5 women on board and was seated as far back as could be. It is a ‘small’ plane — two seats on each side of an aisle and not more than 20 rows, and pretty empty. One has to go down some stairs, outside and up stairs to the plane, then the reverse, so it took me some moments to carry my luggage up the stairs to the airport. I was thankful there was a breeze because it is hot and humid here. Also thankful to have a neat, new, wheeled carry-on. I have to learn not to bring so much carry-on luggage, but it is SO HARD!! Well, hope this satisfies even the most detail-driven person among you! HA!!!! Don’t know when I will have internet access at CLTC, but will be in touch as soon as I do. Thanks so much for praying for my health and safety. The Lord is very kind to me!!! I am very excited to be having the “Great PNG Adventure” for the third time and can’t wait to begin teaching on Monday! P.S. Didn’t get to mail this last night; am trying again this morning. Had a great night’s sleep and feel “ready for anything”– only the Lord could give me that enthusiasm to face a day with lots of uncertainties! I have put HIM in charge of the details — surely couldn’t do them on my own. Stay tuned….