It was a very long journey home. The final flight was about 12 hours plus we sat on the plane an extra hour because they couldn't get the jetway away from the plane! So glad to be home.
As we made our way from customs into the main terminal 4 at Sky Harbor Alycia had a surprise waiting for her. Her boyfriend, Corey, had flown into Phoenix to surprise her at the airport and officially propose to her! (Photo's to come.)
It was a bit touch and go for awhile. Jan, Corey, and I had been planning this for months. On Monday, while we were on our 7 hour layover in Nairobi, Alycia called Corey and found out he was "puking his guts out." I called Jan and cryptically filled her in. A few hours later, before we hopped on the flight to London, I found out from Jan that Minneapolis (where Corey lives) was in the midst of a blizzard and flights were being cancelled.
When we landed in London Alycia called Corey. He's now at the airport but he tells her he's at work--at 6 in the morning. She couldn't believe it--after he had been so sick to be at work so early in the morning.
But, all in all, it worked out and was a great surprise. We all headed over to the Stockyards Restaurant for a dinner celebration.
Finally got to sleep about 10 pm. Woke up at 3:30. Oh well.
Again, pics of Rwanda and Alycia's big proposal to come in the next few days.
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That's the best "coming home from a mission trip" story I've ever heard!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
What a great story! Hope you got some pictures of this!
Would love to have an evening to hear about your trip and your reactions - we're happy to volunteer our house. We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts on how we, as a faith community, can work together on justice issues.
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