Two hours ago I was sweating and stressing out over how we were going to get all that STUFF on the bus and now I am sitting here (freezing in the A/C) and looking out hug windows at some of the most beautiful kudzu covered trees I have ever seen. Perhaps one must be from the south to truly appreciate that image. Seriously we are cruising through the Greater Mobile Delta and the landscape is stunning. I suspect we are in for much more as we make our way north along the East Coast.
Our young people have gathered themselves into a rowdy group in the vicinity of the food and drink. As we boarded the bus I called each name and high fived fourteen smiling teens. We are off to a great start. There is a lot of anticipation and excitement.
We will do our best to make blog entries each day. Lessie has a video camera and Dorothy has her camera so we will have lots of pictures and movies to share. This has been an amazing several months of putting together a vision for building bridges across boundaries. Now that we are actually on this pilgrimage I am overcome with joy and thankfulness for all the hands who have worked to make this possible, for the prayers and the support of the people of Redeemer and Main Street Missionary Baptist, and for those who believed that what we are about is doing God’s work in the world. Tonight I will pray for the girls and teachers at Esperanza and for the families and friends that we have left behind. But my prayer will also be for our safety as we travel and for the Grace and Love of God to fill our hearts and our dreams.
Onward!
Jane+
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