We arrived to sunshine and 80 degrees!

We had a good trip and we are happy to be here. The beautiful weather is a bonus after our cold weather in PA last week. What a nice surprise when we gathered at DRE this morning at 2am---Ed Wyse was there to see us off and actually rode along to the airport with Mark Rush and the suitcase load. We know you are here in spirit Ed! Our flights were smooth and only one suitcase did not make it. Dave Rice always seems to be involved in suitcase problems. When we identified the missing donation bag as the one Dave checked we went to the claim desk and his name was already written on the board.  At least they were aware of the problem. The bag should be here in a day or two and just has extra clothing and toys. This has been dubbed "the year of the monkeys". We rec'd a donation of a ton of little stuffed toy monkeys. Enough for every child we encounter. After arriving at the mission house, we spent a few hours sorting donations and packing pills and feel pretty organized for our first day. We are sending some hostess gifts and toys with the cement crew this year. They will leave a little surprise package in the houses with the new floors. Guess where we are going tomorrow?  Sante Fe, Nolvin's community!  Nolvin is our Children Without Choices poster child,  the little boy who needed club foot repair. Looking forward to seeing him. Pray for safety and good health. Also for shorty Dave (Rice) and tall Dave (Radeschi) not to hit their heads on the low door ways!
Looking forward to a great week!  Barb for the team.