Friday, March 6, 2015

Arrived...in Port Au Prince.. with a little more Patience

We have arrived at Walls Guest house in Port Au Prince after a very long tiring day that started at 3:30 AM in Toronto. We had a delay getting away and then landed in New York, changed planes and sat again for an hour before taking off. Weather and de-icing were part of the problem. We were glad to be on the ground in PAP only to find out that only 4 of our 17 checked luggage arrived.  By the time we finished at the AA baggage counter, the airport was empty and we had time to buy our Natcom internet sticks and over to this Guest house. It was 5 pm and supper served which we were all more than ready for.  Thus begins our journey in Haiti. This veteran team is familiar with the sights, sounds, smells and exhaust in the air but we are happy to be here and excited for the days that lie ahead.
 
Marilyn trying to find our luggage


Mike and Teresa got one of three bags.


So hard waiting here for our luggage. 
Next AA flight should be getting in now or.will be checking at the airport.

We are thinking of all the things we are thankful for.... our first highlight was Air Canada opted to waiver all our luggage fees in Regina, even our 70 lb oxygen concentrator package. This saved us $350...  Sharon

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5 comments:

  1. -4 and snowing here this morning, Tanner and Cindy plus 3 of the four Bells are heading to 4H. He is doing so well. We went to lasagna dinner last .and he was well liked. Hope your luggage is found this morning and that you are comfortable and happy. We love you.

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    1. it is a lovely 24 here this morning, with a daytime high expected of 34 and we enjoyed fresh fruit for breakfast. We go to the airport soon in hopes our luggage arrives on the 10:05 am flight. The whole team reads these messages and loves the comments from home. Saw you were up early mom :) love teresa

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  2. Wilna van der WattMarch 7, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Warm greetings from Townsville, Australia. I am in awe of each and everyone of you, and the special work you do. Received a wonderful message in Church this morning... having FAITH and TRUSTING the Lord which made me think of this very special team serving the people of Haiti. May your hands be blessed everyday, and trusting that this mission will be a successful one.Braam and Elma I love you very much, I am so proud to call you my brother and sister. ( Elma i love your yellow scarf, its awesome!) Lots of love xx

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  3. Awe, you guys, the pool looks so good! Is this at the guest house? Is this where you will be staying? Right in Port au Prince? Lord Bless all of you in Haiti. Trust you will get some much needed rest. Look forward to hearing more.

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  4. Greetings from home where it's 5 above and melting! Glad you all made it to Haiti after all the delays and literally getting your feet wet! Good therapy :) Hope by now your luggage arrived too! Praying for a safe trip to Gens de Nantes. God bless.

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