No more cold

Hurray, we're back in the land of warm weather! The pilot said that it was 77 degrees when we landed in San Salvador last night, and we knew he was telling the truth as soon as we stepped into the jetway. It was just after 9:00 p.m. when we arrived at the terminal last night. We were through immigration and customs in a little less than thirty minutes.

William Flores (our worship pastor) was there with the church van to pick up Jeff, Paula and us. When you have 12 bags, you need a big vehicle! After a stop at On the Run (think Quick Trip) for milk, we walked into our very clean house (thanks, Roxana) about 10:30 p.m.

We couldn't face the unpacking last night so, except for essentials, the bags were untouched until this morning. Everything in our luggage seems to have made it without a problem--so glad the vinegar and oil (thanks, Jan) from Heavenly Olive Oils and Vinegars made it safely back. What a mess that would have been! My sewing machine box was still in one piece and although I haven't opened it, I believe it will be fine. I can't wait to get started on several quilting projects--how long after a December wedding do you have to get the gift started/finished?

We've got to make it to the grocery store today; except for the 16 ounces of milk we bought last night, there's not a thing in our refrigerator. Shopping will be tricky, though! We leave for Costa Rica for six weeks on Saturday, January 15, so we only need food to last for a week or so.

The first mission trip of the year starts this Saturday. Please pray for the team from the states and the team from San Salvador--we want the things we do in 2011 to make a difference for the Kingdom.