Monday, October 4, 2010

Missionary Monday - Leaving Ukraine

... but not for good.
Tomorrow we leave for our 5-month "furlough" to America. We laugh at the word "furlough" because we really are NOT going back to relax from the ministry!

It will take us 5 flights to reach our final destination in Kansas City. From there we will have another hour to travel to pick up our van that we are renting from a Missionary Transportation Service. No worries, though... we will be staying in a hotel 1 1/2 nights in New York, after the third flight. With three kids and one on the way, we will need that break from traveling, I'm sure. And my sweet hubby was smart enough and so thoughtful to think about that!

When we arrived home from church last night we had an "alert" in our inbox. There is some type of undisclosed terrorist threat in Europe, and all Americans are being cautioned. That is all we know, but we are trusting God to keep us safe and keep our flights on track.

We will be flying from here to the capital city, Kiev. From Kiev to London. London to New York. New York to Atlanta. Atlanta to Kansas City.

Suitcases are packed. Prayer cards printed. Display table prepared. Video presentation finished. Schedule filled. Just need a good night of rest before we leave our house at 6am tomorrow morning.

Please keep this missionary family in your prayers, especially over the next couple of days!

20 comments:

  1. I understand what you have ahead of you....I'll be praying!

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  2. Looking forward to eeing you....will be praying for you. Please pray for our daughter, Rebecca (33), who suffered from two mini strokes last Sunday. Thank you so much. Gail

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  3. I'm praying for safe travels and a fruitful time in the States as you share about your ministry!

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  4. the terror alert is NOT about flying! it's about the potential for Mumbai-style attacks. there was this attack in India somewhat recently - i want to say within the past 2 years for sure - where gunmen went to different hotels and killed people & took hostages.

    so i will DEFINITELY be praying for your flights & travels, but at least the threats aren't about your main mode of transportation!

    praying God's protection & blessing over you all!

    - michelle

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  5. Oh Jolene! I do not envy you that long trip! I pray that the Lord will keep you and your sweet family safe on your journey and with the new arrival of your little guy. Enjoy your time in the States! Hopefully, you will still be able to fit in a blog post now and then to keep us up-to-date!
    Love & Prayers from Argentina!
    Heather Gansemer

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  6. Just wondering if you are going to be in the Atlanta area or close by during your furlough? I know the flight in is not a good time. But I'd love to meet you are your precious family, if you make it this way.

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  7. Praying for a safe trip! I remember the long flights when returning to tthe US as an MK. May the Lord bless your time of furlough.

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  8. Traveling mercies to you! Will you be posting as you travel?

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  9. Praying for safe travels! I hope you enjoy your time back here in the states. It really makes it seem like the baby's birth is just around the corner doesn't it!!!

    Jaime

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  10. Have been praying for you...and talking about you. 4 of us and our families had supper at Mom's last night, and we were talking about your trip. You are in our prayers. Can't wait to hear you made it safely!

    Hugs from Chiapas!
    Anna

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  11. Hi David,
    I want you and your family a safe trip to America. I know the flight can be long and tiresome. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless you!

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  12. Take care...can't wait to see you!!! Love to all :)

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  13. Jolene, I am praying for your family!!! *Hugs*

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  14. Wow! You have a lot of flight change overs! Praying you for you all!

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  15. I'm new to your blog and have enjoyed reading!! I love reading about people doing mission work in other countries!! Have a safe trip to America and God bless!
    Jennifer

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  16. Hello, hoping that you have made it safely to the states. We are looking forward to seeing you. My husband has asked me to try to get in contact with you. He has not been able to reach your husband by phone. He wanted me to ask if your husband could call him as soon as possible concerning this weekend. May the Lord bless your travels. Gail

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Thank you for your encouraging comments! "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." Proverbs 25:25