Team Haiti Home Safely!

Team Haiti started the day July 10th, much the same as they had for the past 11 days . . . up at 430am!  We had taken the time the night before to make sure that the vast amount of our packing was already done.  Breakfast, devotions, and prayer together, we were ready to depart for the airport at 6am.

We said our quick goodbyes to Larry Judy (our hero!) . . . 

Without much incident we were able to enter the airport, pass through security, check our bags, and patiently wait for the boarding to begin.  While waiting we had the opportunity to speak with others who had been serving in Haiti.  We especially enjoyed the medical missionaries from the University of Kentucky Medical Center!!

We also had the chance to applaud a group of US Army personnel who were returning to the states.  It was so cool that Ed McDonald met a gentleman there who had served with in the Army while in Honduras.  What a small Army!

Team Haiti has left the building . . . but our hearts, spirits, and prayers remain.

The first leg of our flight home went from Port au Prince to Fort Lauderdale, FL.  The flight went well and we all sat together.  After passing through customs we were allowed back into the good ole US of A!!!

We then checked our luggage into Southwest Airlines for the second leg of our trip - Buffalo NY!

After everything was in place the team had a great meal together, and then had our last team meeting together before our flight and arrival in Buffalo.

Once in Buffalo, Chris was met by his Mom and Aunt and departed for Gowanda.  Craig was met by his wife Deb, both sons, and a few other family members - they left for Rochester together.  Mary was met by John who wasn't readily recognized due to his lime green mohawk . . . they left together.  Pastor Greg Harp met the rest of us with the van, and a very special guest - Megan Hoose!!!  She had come to welcome us home!  Jamie and Craig were called and returned to greet her!

The Ransomville part of the team arrived home in the church parking lot at 10pm.  Tired, but so glad to be home.

Stay tuned as the journey continues . . .