Distractions

Distractions. These are the things that unfocus us on the important things. Sometimes we look for distractions to take our mind of something unpleasant. But often distractions come and take us off course. I would say this is a week of distractions for the team. Among other things we've had sickness, car problems, money concerns, lost credit cards, too full schedules and unbearably hot heat. These distractions have been persistent and bothersome to say the least. It is so easy for us to get off focus just days away from leaving. We all know the importance of coming to God in prayer these days and asking Him to provide the focus and clarity we need to spiritually prepare for our trip.

We leave Monday morning. Our flight will take off at 7:45am which means we'll begin picking people up at 4:00am. It will be an early morning but I'm not sure much sleep will be had anyways the night before.

Here is what our schedule will look like:

Monday, August 10th - 7:45am leave PDX

Tuesday, August 11th - 9:00pm arrive Mumbai, India and begin 3 hour drive to Pune, India

Wednesday, August 12th - Santvana AIDS home for children and Creche (evening shelter for children of the brothels)

Thursday, August 13th - Santvana AIDS home and Creche

Friday, August 14th - Santvana AIDS home and fly to Delhi in the evening

Saturday, August 15th - Taj Mahal

Sunday, August 16th - Attend Delhi Bible Fellowship, Muneer Orphanage for girls

Monday, August 17th - Muneer orphanage for girls

Tuesday, August 18th - Muneer orphanage for girls

Wednesday, August 19th - Unknown what we'll do this day possibly vist the water wells that Westport Church had installed. Fly home at 11:00pm

Thursday, August 20th - Arrive in PDX at 10am

We'll update as much as possible from India but we've been warned that our internet access will be limited. I'll have cell phone access so I'll be in touch with my family. I'll have Jamie post some updates to facebook occasionally when I can't get onto the blog.

Please continue to pray for us as we come to the end of our preparation time. Pray for health, clarity, peace and courage as we step out into this journey God has called us on.