We're HERE!

Often, the journey is half the battle.  For most of our team, the flights necessary to arrive in Zambia are the longest they have embarked upon in their lives.  Nevertheless, there are wonders along the way.  We are safely in our hotel in Lusaka and rising to begin our first day of the work and service for which we have been anticipating.  Pray that our jet-lag continues to diminish as we turn our focus to the people of Zambia to which we feel called.  Come back to our blog on Friday to learn of our time with Family Legacy in Lusaka.  For now, here's a report from our PR Leaders on our travels...
Departure from DFW

 Dubai, United Arab   
 Emirates 
 A 14 hour and 30 minute  flight later, necks are stiff and backs are sore, but the team was excited to explore the great city of Dubai.  We took the Metro to the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building), and the elaborate fountains as they glowed at night.  It was an amazing and breathtaking experience.
View from the Burj Khalifa
At the top of the Burj Khalifa


Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Lusaka, Zambia
It took an additional 7 hours to get south of the equator and into the 60 degree Fahrenheit weather of Lusaka.  The clean air is refreshing and it looks like one might imagine Africa - green and wildly tropical.  The team spent the afternoon settling in the Protea Hotel, shopping at the local malls, and meeting Dr. Brad Guffey (Medical Director of Family Legacy).  We will spend the next two days serving at Family Legacy which is a faith-based organization that houses vulnerable children and works to provide them with education and a sense of community.  Our team will provide health checks to the children and education for their nurses over the next two days.  
Romans 12.2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. (NRSV)

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  1. UnknownJuly 19, 2018 at 2:14 PM

    Such a blessing seeing all of your sweet, smiling faces. May God continue to bless you with all you need to serve Him and others.

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