We've Arrived!

Friends and Family-
Thank you for your prayers on our behalf! After a wild start in Greensboro, where we almost missed our flight because of a boarding pass error, each subsequent stop was routine. We were pleasantly surprised with Ethiopian Air- they gave us 3 different (and tasty) meals, snacks and drinks. In addition, pillows, blankets, sleeping mask, socks and tooth brush/tooth paste was provided to us.
We arrived in Harara, Zimbabwe around 2 in the afternoon, Zim time. Our bodies are telling us that it's been waaaaay too long since we've been in the horizontal, sleeping position. The weather is cool and pleasant, only requiring a light jacket or sweater.
Tonight we will have dinner with Glenn Miller, the president of Hands of Hope, and visit with various people in the ministry at Shalom House. We have met 5 orphans already, ranging from 3 to 10 years old. They are precious and have contagious smiles.
David has taken on the duties of driver, and he was successful on a short trip. Josh, Sara and I rode in the truck bed while the rest of the team rode in the truck. It was a little bumpy, but real fun!
Thank you again for your prayers!
Love,
Katie

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Hi from Emily!
We have arrive after over 24 hours of travel. As Katie said, Ethiopian Air fed us well, but we were certainly ready to be on solid ground when we arrived. Even in winter, Zimbabwae is beautiful. For the next couple of days we will stay in Harare, working on projects here, but tomorrow we will go to church with Jephat. I am looking forward to participating in their worship service!
Today we have looked at the gardens they have here and picked up avacados that have fallen from the trees. There are other teams from other areas working here also. We have met many people already!
Thanks for your prayes on our behalf!!

Emily

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Greetings from David
It feels great to be cool. Everyone has made us feel very welcome. The teams faith was tested as I drove them here to the office from Shalom house. It's fun to (legally) drive on the wrong side of the road.
Japhat is already talking to me about maintanence and building projects.
Thanks for all your prayers,
David

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Hello from Sara....It's surreal to be back in Zim. So thankful to everyone for your prayers. Our flights went great. I am realizing how much I have missed Zimbabwe. It is so amazing to be reunited with Uncle Jeph, Gari, Farayi, and their wives...and now the two new babies. And Rezina too! They are such a blessing and encouragement to us. We've already seen a few of the kids....and we can't wait to spend more time with them. Keep praying. Thank you for your support!
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Wow!! So good to stretch the legs and meet gracious folks here at the Harare Airport. We have already seen great gardens overlfowing with herbs and vegetables grown in small areas to feed the orphans and met other visiting helpers. We will stay in the Shalom house tonight and get acclamated to our surroundings where poinsettias and tropical flowers grow wild on the roadsides and the sky is deep blue and wide open. God bless you for your prayers and support. We will update this blog as we are able...........Becky
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We are here at the Hands of Hope office letting people know we made it safely! Long 24 hour flight including layovers and we made it safely but are tired and ready to eat and get some sleep. Spending some time meeting the staff and families and kids......Ken
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Alright everyone, I'm last on the blog post! We are here, with no sickness, missed flights, and just a slight delay. Thanks for all your prayers and we love you!.......Josh