We have landed in Chicago, the team is tired but in good spirits. Off to customs, luggage, then a bus ride to church and home.
Istanbul, Turkey
The medical team has arrived in Istanbul. First leg of the trip done!
Boarding the last flight
We are thru the last security check, boarding the plane and ready for the last flight home. 12 hour flight ahead please pray for comfort, patience, and some rest for the team. Everyone is in good spirits and anxious to see our friends and families.
Wheels down in Istanbul
We have arrived in Istanbul, couple hour layover before the final leg of the trip. The team is holding up well for staying up majority of the night.
Travels begin!
The team is on their way!Having fun in the process! Praying for safety and rest as you make your way here. See you soon!
All on board for the first flight
Were all boarded up on the first flight and ready to go. A couple hiccups with check in but a little sweet talking and were all set.
Heading home
The team is all loaded on the bus and en route to the airport. It's been a great journey with many stories to share.
Prep day
Michelle and I worked on more prep work today, most importantly we picked up medicines for the medical outreach next week. As we unloaded the boxes of meds, we were so grateful to be here and so looking forward to beginning the great work we will do on behalf of our God!The team leaves from Fox River tonight at 5:00pm to begin their journey. Safe Travels & see you soon!
Prep day
The summer team headed to their safari today so Michelle and I worked with Liz, preparing for the medical clinics next week. We printed out the physical exam forms to be used when the children are seen by the team of doctors. To make the process more efficient, we spent the day at 2 of the schools recording the demographic info, height, and weight for each child. This was a fun day spending more time with the children and teachers.
Michelle getting weights...
I took height measurements....
Until I could find help with that exhausting task :-)
Liz was a great help recording the info on the exam sheets...(not to mention pronouncing their names)
And after the work at the centers we got back to the hotel and began prep for the next day.
Did I mention the large insects they have here?
Don't worry team, we have plenty of work to do once you arrive! The work we get done these next couple days will allow us to see more people during the clinic days. We are excited as the time approaches quickly!
Preparations
The medical team has been working very hard over the past months to collect supplies to bring to Kenya for the medical clinics. Thank you to all who made donations, helped with packing day and helped collect supplies and vitamins. We will be able to work with the children in our centers and in the communities, providing basic health care and health promotion because of the hard work and generosity of many people.
The team leaves Fox River Friday night to begin their travels here. Michelle and I will be praying for your safe journey and looking forward to beginning our mission work with you. Safe journey friends. See you soon.