Well, it was an early start - finished packing and after 3 hours of sleep...Robert picked up Keith and I to go to the airport. Keith volunteered to get up early and help with luggage and stuff. Man, it is hard to leave...I feel like the ministry is just really starting and the seeds are getting watered and then I leave. I know the guys do a great job with the discussion group - not that they need me there, but to be a female present, especially with the number of women coming to the English Clubs... It is probably just me not wanting to miss out, but I do think my presence did put some girls at ease. For me, I know I needed a little more time to be able to pull Barbara aside and share my testimony - we had a lot in common and Lord willing, I might still be able to stay in touch via e-mail and possibly be called to return (even for a short stay next summer). Another lady that I was hoping to get to know better was Joanna (Bart's girlfriend)...she is seeking the truth and I wanted to have the right words to say. As many of you already know, the wisdom hits me about 1/2 hour late or more... Lord willing, there will be a way to stay in touch with her also.
Now to the fun of the travel "mission" - it all went well in Poland, got on time to airport, said good-bye without tears flowing on the outside...made the first flight and all went well. Second flight was out of Berlin to Newark - being the longest leg of the journey - it went well. Sat next to a nice young German guy, just liked getting out of the seat a lot... The tears started running and thankful that the tissues were handy - also thankful that was it time with the lights were off and most were watching something or other on the screens on the back of the seats. Anyway - before I get to Newark a quick side note - Warsaw was sunny, got to Berlin in rain - but before we let it was sunny...got to Newark it was raining. Then the "fun" - Polish sarcasm...began. The flight was going to take off at 2:30 PM, then delayed slightly due to rain, but then we were able to board...got to the runway and sat there for almost an hour (rules are that they can only sit for an hour and if beverages are gone) then they have to return to terminal. We were next in line (also a small plane) and we were told that we had to go back and flight was cancelled. UGH!!! When we got back, we saw planes taking off (granted they were bigger, but being tired - I was frustrated). Then we joined the nice long line of people needing to rebook flights. Customer service...not really present - unfortunately they only had 2 - 3 people working for about 200 people in the economy class line and 1 - 2 people for Elite group (if the line had 10 people at any time...that was the most we saw). Over 2.5 hours of waiting...then got booked on a flight that was to leave at 9:27 PM. There were a few of us that were booked to Buffalo instead, but their flight was scheduled at 10:15 PM. I got to meet people from the cancelled flight to Rochester - we even talked about renting a vehicle, splitting cost and driving to Rochester. The one teen is trying out for the US Hockey team and needed to get here. He called his Dad and they made arrangements to pick him up and drive him there. After about an hour, I suggested that I hold his place in line, while he go to talk to someone about getting his luggage and getting out on the road. So he must have got things resolved, because he did not come back. The retired couple and guy from England (here to be in a friend's wedding) were booked on flight to Buffalo and we (Dotti from NC and another girl) were going to have dinner together...but Dotti and I missed where the others went and we went to a bite on our own. I went to verify that our luggage would be going to Rochester and not be left in baggage claim...the attendent was not friendly or bothered that I would ask, but gruffly said it would go to Rochester and no need to go to baggage claim. So Dotti and I went to wait for our flight...I dozed a bit, after being up for over 2 hours and just dozing on the plane...not unusual for me. Then I heard someone say that our terminal was changed. It was never announced over the PA or anything...but it was 9:40 PM. So Dotti and I went to check the board...sure enough gate on the total other side of airport and flight would be at 10:22 PM. So off we went...again! Dotti is retired and coming to Rochester to visit her sister and family for a week- also to attend a graduation party. Thankfully we were able to go on plane around 10:40 PM and came in after midnight. So thankful that my parents were able to come pick me up! Just means so much that people love you and willing to bend over backwards...loose sleep to allow me to sleep in the comfort of my own home. Last side note - there were a group of about 24 that went to Dominican Republic for a week to share Christ and help in the mission field. It was interesting to overhear somethings while dozing. LOL
Thanks so much for your prayers and support! Also for giving up your time to read my rambling messages on this blog. I am very blessed and humbled. Love the Krzesinski family, the opportunity to serve the Lord and getting to know 3 great guys from TN...it is so neat to be in the Will of God and my hope is that all may be able to experience this for themselves in some way! God bless you all!
"But He giveth more race. Wherefore He saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
James 4:6
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