Tuesday, July 3, 2007

We made it home!


Just wanted to give a quick update to let you know that Jenny and I are back safe and sound. We had about 18 hours of flight time with an 8 hour layover in Amsterdam. We didn't sleep much, but thanks to modern technology, were entertained by several movies to bide the time. I definitely watched some movies that I normally wouldn't....but when you have all of that time, you resort to any kind of entertainment possible! ("The Little Mermaid", for example)
I won't reveal who....but someone on our flight, a grown-woman, watched "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Hopefully that detail well describes the desperation we felt towards being distracted from the fact that we had hours to go until we would be home!

We were met at the airport by some of our close friends and went to dinner immediately afterwards. Jenny and I talked a lot about how much we missed Mexican food while we were gone, so we went to El Porton. Being that it was 2 a.m. Tanzania time, I opted out of the taco-fest had by all. Nevertheless, it was wonderful to be with people who know us well and were committed to following our trip and praying for our efforts, as well.

We are blessed.

Thanks again to each of you....
Lauren & Jenny (Bruce, too!)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

For Jenny, top 5s.

5. All of you arriving safe in Africa
4. Following the daily blogs
3. All the great experiences for teachers and kids in Africa
2. Christmas in Tanzania
1. Getting back home safe and sound

Priceless adventure.

aunt elizabeth said...

WELL SAID DAD AND I "DITTO". EVEN THOUGH WE GREW UP IN "DIFFERENT HOMES" SOMETIMES WE DO THINK ALIKE!!!!!!!!!!! love you bro. and you too lauren and jenny. WELCOME HOME,WELL DONE, AND THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING! LOVE, aunt elizabeth

aunt elizabeth said...

well, i keep waiting for more "where are you" the journey is far from over, i need the end or their abouts. regrouping must have been an overwhelming experience, and a wonderful one i am sure! the simpelest things must seem so incredable










well, i can't wait to hear more of the adventure, "relocation"! it must be something else! this adventure, i'm sure, has been life changing, and the so called "creature comforts" sooooooooooooooo appreciated! well done, and enjoy, you are special people with special talents. God bless you all. love, aunt elizabeth

aunt elizabeth said...

i did it again, i keep trying but i'm not very good at this internet stuff! thought i just sent one message, oh well, you have three now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!