Greetings from the Sunshine State

Surprise--I have internet access.

We Arrived at the Hotel about 9:30 p.m. last night in Omaha. Grabbed a bite to eat with some good friends who are traveling with us. Lights out at midnight. Wake up call at 4:00 a.m. to make the 4:30 a.m. shuttle to the airport. Flight out at 5:30 a.m. They were boarding our connecting flight in Milwaukee when we landed. By God's Grace we made our connection and arrived in Orlando as scheduled.

Good time of reading--Job is put in His place and says--"Therefore, I have declared that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know" (Job 42:3), praying, and more reading on the flights. Zoli's father was buried today and I was praying for that dear family. I was also remembering our Haiti team from church that was suppose to leave today. I was About to doze off when the pilot alerted us that we were making our final descent into Orlando. As we landed and deboarded the plane I couldn't help but think about how unpleasant of an experience so many adults and children were about to experience as they would make their way off to the "World Class Attractions around Orlando." The thought of wrestling young children for hours in the searing heat(97 degrees today--I'm loving it :); Marla loves it even more), gives me a sick feeling. And to think that many of those children will not remember a thing--or very little. Sorry, I'm about to cross over from reporting to editorializing.

We found our accommodations--Some generous friends are letting us stay with them. We grabbed a bite to eat, got some groceries, and it was off to the fitness center where I have just been "run into the ground" by an exercise guru whose place we are sharing. He was running fast as the wind and--now hold on to your hats"--for as long as it takes me to preach a sermon.

Tomorrow--if I can get out of bed after my running escapade--will be some R & R before the conference starts. praying this time will be refreshing to the body, mind, and soul.
Praise the Lord for good flights and good company.