We made it to Guatemala

Well, we had a 1:30am departure from our house via limo to Boston. We were delayed in a holding pattern over Atlanta due to fog, so we had a very tight connection, or so we thought. We ran all the way to the gate and arrived about 7 minutes prior to departure, so grateful to have made it. Then the fun began. They reopened the door 3 additional times for more passengers, waited for the airline to find and remove the suitcases of a few passengers who didn't show up, watched the safety video 3 times, finally departed for the runway, were number 20 for take-off, then were informed when we got to number 1 that the 2nd engine wouldn't start and we had to return to the terminal. After getting it repaired and taking on yet another batch of passengers (yes, we watched the safety video 4 times!) there was bad weather in Florida so we had to wait for the fuel truck to give us more fuel so we could take a different route! So much for making our flight by the hair on our chinny chin, chin--we sat in the plane for 3 hours and 50 minutes before finally taking off! Fortunately, everyone was patient and gracious and the commraderie that developed was fun. We were grateful that we had arranged to meet Marta Alicia and Mama Reyna on Monday and not Sunday. It made the wait much less stressful.

So, tomorrow is finally the day we've waited so long for. It's hard to describe how it feels, other than exciting and frightening. We're off to get some needed sleep so we can meet the day refreshed. We covet your prayers for this important transition--for sensitivity and the strength to experience it in all its intensity. Love to all! Marti/Martha