Home Again!

We left Beijing early in the morning of November 17. The weather is very cold there. It is below freezing with a 15 mph wind and snow on the ground. We were ready to come home. The flight to Toyko was no problem but we ended up waiting five hours in the Narita airport to get our flight to Atlanta. There was a mechanical problem with the airplane and they kept pushing back the time of departure. We were unable to upgrade to first class accommodations so we were cramped into middle seats in coach. I think we got the last two seats available on that plane. Although airlines have cut many international flights, there are often a shortage of seats on those that are flying. The services have been cut drastically and that makes a long trip even more uncomfortable.

We arrived in Atlanta more than 24 hours after we left Beijing. The last two days of jetlag have been difficult. We can hardly stay up until bedtime but then can't sleep the entire night. The body clock just does not want to readjust quickly.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and interest in our travels. As contracts are signed for the new orphanages, I will continue to update the blog. It's a small way I can keep everyone informed that follows my blog. Please check it from time-to-time in between our trips to find out the progress of our work.

May all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving. We can surely count our numerous blessings every year as they outweigh the negatives of this life. God bless you!