We leave for Guatemala in two days.  Friday night at 8 pm we’re supposed to be at the church to meet up with our group.  Then we’ll drive to Chicago to catch a red-eye flight to Guatemala City.

I’ve been making lists, checking lists, crossing things off lists, carrying my list with me everywhere… and I’m almost ready to go.  We packed the kids’ suitcases on Monday and packed the bags in the van where they wait to be delivered Friday afternoon.

Food has been purchased, gifts have been purchased, suitcases have been measured, and my mind keeps racing with all the little details that I want to remember.

I think I’m ready for this.  I don’t feel the same apprehension that I felt weeks ago.  Now I just need to get the last few things in order, and we’ll be on our way.

As you think of us, please pray.  Not only would we appreciate prayer for safety and all that good stuff, but if you would pray that we would really hear God’s voice while we’re away from our regular lives, that would be wonderful.  Some say that when you get away, God is able to get your attention in ways He couldn’t before.  We’re looking forward to that experience.