Thursday, March 15, 2007

Today is the busy day before tomorrow--departure. After mulitple emails from Brad in Budapest, I think we have everything we need including a computer "router" from Best Buy that he needs ASAP. The guys are all getting packed, at least I hope so...I have packed and repacked at least 8 times. One cool trick for taking a pillow is to put it in a garbage bag and use your vacuum cleaner hose to suck out the air. Makes it nice and small--at least until the inspectors at the airport open your luggage...beware. Today was frantic... trying to get everything done, phone calls, hospital visits, work issues, traveling, banking, every little detail knowing that you probably forgot something. Oh yes, Blondie even had a root canal...last minute from a weekend pain. Pray for our travel down to Chicago and that we miss rush hour traffic and make our connections. Thanks for keeping up on us.

9 comments:

Lora said...

We have covered you all with our prayers for God's protection as you travel to, in, and from Hungary. Know that we are holding you up, interceding on your behalf, for good health, strong bodies, clarity of mind, needed rest, and an awesome opportunity to experience and share the love of Jeus Christ in Budapest.
~ Mark, Lo & family

Cheri said...

We are praying too....

Daniel is home for spring break and disappointed he will miss seeing Pastor Joe again.


So glad to hear the passport arrived in time!

Kathy said...

Hope your flight made it safely to Hungary and that the jet lag isn't too bad!! I'm praying for all of you!!!

Brian (and who ever else cares) here's your sports update:
-Purdue beat Arizona (and you laughed that I picked Purdue because my uncle went there)
-Butler won
-MD won
-Winthrop beat ND
-Oregon beat Miami of Ohio
-UNLV beat Georgia Tech
-Kansas won
-VA Tech beat Illinois
-Duke lost to VCU
-Pitsburgh beat Wright State
-Indiana beat Gonzaga (so much for the cooler name winning that one)
-UCLA won
-UNC won
-MSU won
-Texas won
-Vanderbilt won
-Washington State won
-Boston College won
-Georgetown won
-Ohio State won
-Xavier won
-TN won
-Virginia won
-Louisville won
-Texas A&M won
-Nevada won in OT
-Memphis won
Okay that's all the bball and FYI I have 21 right out of those games.

There's no new packer news since I talked to you last.

Love you all and I'm praying for you!! :)
Kathy

Conover Church evangelical free said...

We are praying for you, too!
Love, Sue and Aaron

LDJ said...

Dad - Mom cancelled your credit card today. I hope that's okay. She spent all the money you could afford on her "Mother of the Groom" dress. Don't worry - she only cried once.

I'm praying for you all - Mostly for Joe and the 2Jers becuase I spent 18+ years with Dad and Brian. I understand what you are feeling!

Kidding of course. Buy me something good!

Lisa

Unknown said...

Greetings All,
First let me say thank you to all who prayed for Allen's passport to arrive in time. To his credit, Allen did not worry. He just kept saying if God means for him to go, it will arrive in time.
We just talked to Sue and heard of the team's safe arrival. Praise God!
I am anxious to hear of your first impression of Budapest, how your flight was and how serious the jet-lag might be.
I'm so greatful Joe is with my guys to guide them along on this first mission adventure.
I bought a mother of the groom dress today so there's no changing your mind about this wedding Brian or should I say Kathy!
Love to all!
Gail

Dennise said...

Hi everyone,

So glad to hear you all arrived safely. We hope you rest up from jet lag so you can get some work done. Sounds like all the girls in town are going to the Ice Show, do you wish you were home?

in our prayers,

Lon & Dennise

Kathy said...

Hi everyone!
Heard you made it safely to Hungary and hope you had a great time today!! And, I hope the jetlag isn't too bad!! I'm looking forward to an update hopefully sometime soon!!

Okay here's the Bball update:
Florida won
Southern Illinois won
USC won

Okay this is who's going to the Sweet 16 so far:
Butler
Pittsburgh
UCLA
UNC
Vanderbilt
Georgetown
Ohio State
Texas A&M

The games today were AMAZING. SOOO many went into OT and were super close!!!
No new packer news today.

Brian-FYI, the electric can opener is amazing and I love it.

You're all in my thoughts & prayers!!

love you tons,
kathy

Lora said...

Kathy, you are too cute! Your enthusiasm for college basketball playoffs and electric can-openers is inspiring...what a wife Brian is being blessed with!