Yesterday Leona and I got up, finished packing and Denny and Linda took us to the airport to fly home. Both Leona and I hate to fly so we were not excited about the 7.5 hour flight across the ocean that we had ahead of us, but we were headed home to our family and friends so that was good. Due to the time changes we were able to enjoy a 30 hour day and finally arrived at our homes sometime around what our bodies thought was 4 am, but the clock said was 11pm.
For me this trip was different because I did not have a team to take care of while in the country. Normally I will travel with 5 to 8 people who I am responsible for taking care of and ministering to their needs as well as those we are serving in country. This time I had the privilege of traveling with just Leona, who is more like my big sister (who therefore tends to look out for me), so I was able to spend more time talking with the ladies on the retreat and in prayer than I usually do.
Speaking of Leona...It was awesome to be able to share this trip with her. She is a great ministry partner and I look forward to more trips together sharing the gospel and encouraging women in Christ. I had the chance to watch as God used Leona's gift of music, her listening ear and caring heart as the women opened up to her and shared their lives. On Saturday night, as I mentioned earlier, Leona and I did a time of music and worship with the ladies and Leona shared some of her life story with them. She was extremely transparent and real and it led to a number of great opportunities for the ladies to open up with her and share some of their hurts and pains as well.
Overall this trip was a good one. It was great to see how many of the people I met during my first trip to Ireland, almost 4 years ago, are now believers and are growing in their journey with the Lord. Denny and Linda did a great job of taking care of Leona and I during our time there and we would ask that you pray for them as they continue to minister to the people of Ireland.
Next up for me is the Mexico team in February, but before I can even think of that trip I need to recover from yesterdays 30 hour day. Until later....thanks for your prayers, all that took place on this trip was a direct result of you lifting us up in prayer to our awesome Dad.
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Great mission's trip with you Ann. I enjoyed the entire time with ministering with you about "Our Great God" He showed up, He worked out all the details from start to finish. He is Awesome, On time, and sooo Faithful. May this time that we shared there, be a time of reflection for us both. May we see ourselves through His eyes as well, and know that He loves us, wants the best for us, and cares more about us than we could ever imagine. Thanks for sharing the Gift of Preaching! Greater things are yet to come!
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