We are alive and kicking in Seattle. We got up yesterday at four in the morning and made our way, first on a bus, then on a flight to Houston, then a rushed connection to Seattle. We literally had to walk directly on our next plane...with time only for a quick bathroom break! Which brings me to the bad news. A tummy bug has decided to attack our little group - even before we got on the bus, two had been sick to their stomachs. On route, we lost another one, and then another one at the hotel.
(By lost, let me be clear, they came down with the stomach flu!). It has not been fun. The good news is that it is quick and those who had it yesterday enjoyed their breakfast this morning. If you get this today, please pray for the kids as we board a very rocky ferry!!
Just quickly, because I have to go and meet our bus, we have very mixed feelings about being home. Some of the kids have said they already miss Honduras - they miss the mess, the noise, the ninos, the smoothies, the people. They are all looking forward to seeing their families but Honduras has wormed its way into their hearts and that's a good thing. We'll talk more over the next weeks and months and I'm sure your own kids will be able to tell you about their trip far better than I have been able to in a few quick notes, but I hope at least you've known some little bit of what your youth have seen and been doing. They have been a joy and a pleasure and each of you would have had hearts filled to overflowing if you could have seen your kids respond to the challenges and the children.
I'm late now - sorry to go.
love from all of us
Gillian
Home and MDs await...
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