Bucharest here we come!

We are sitting in the airport waiting for a plane from Kansas City to Washington DC, connecting to Zurich, Switzerland, then on to Bucharest Romania. We arrive tomorrow (Sunday Sept. 9th) around 1pm. As we type these words we are so impressed with God's abiding presence with us - preparing the way before us. We know God is there inviting us to join him in His work of reconciling the world.

We were anxious about our extra bags! We are allowed two bags each not to exceed 50 pounds. We have that plus five additional bags. We packed the shuttle van full of luggage and barely had room for Olivia and her car seat. It would have been a shame to have to leave her in Kansas City! As the van pulled up to the curb in front of United Airlines, a man with a large cart loaded our backs, pushed them inside, weighed the bags, loaded them back on the cart, pushed the cart over to security and checked the bags in. It was the easiest baggage check I have ever done. We gave him a nice tip and hurried over for a "Cinnabon" for some "nourishment."

While we were eating two couples from our missionary intern class came into the airport to say goodbye and pray with us. What a privilege and blessing to be a part of a group that really does understand the process and transition that we are facing.

So, by this time tomorrow we should be on our "final approach" landing in Bucharest.

Keep checking in - we hope to keep this blog updated with all the latest ways we have embarrassed ourselves as we learn the Romanian language & culture.

Blessings!

Scott, Cindy & Olivia