This is our ride...

OK, I wish it was working out differently but, well, this is our "ride." We tried every way around it--planes, trains, automobiles (well, not the cars). After finally realizing our church bus was the best way, we even thought about taking seats out of one whole side of it so we could spread out. But to do that we'd have to get our bus registered as a "Recreation Vehicle" AND we'd have to paint it. Seems like a lot of work for a little bit of extra comfort doesn't it? We'll just have to remind ourselves...this is a mission trip (not a vacation). We're supposed to suffer a little remember? And at least it's not our old bus, right?

Pastor Dave

It was our last pre-trip meeting...

Sunday night was our last pre-trip meeting. We covered the usual...our theme...medical forms...schedule stuff...Q & A...and the not so usual...chain saw safety. Yes, to the guys delight (and one lone, brave girl), we're going to get to use chain saws. Mr. Bingham got out my chainsaw (yes, it's a Stihl) and talked about the importance of not fooling around. We intend to bring back every appendage we leave with. Chainsaws can be very safe when used with great caution. Well, two more days and we'll be on the road.

Pastor Dave