After several delays, some mis-communication, loads of paperwork, a bunch of packing, and many “Goodbyes,” Bethany is nearly ready to begin this epic journey.  Some shopping has been done, and much more will take place tonight and tomorrow.  But we are close.  She can take up to 100 lbs. of luggage, so we plan on maximizing that allotment.

One of the great things about these preparations, as hard as it may be, is the chance to spend some great time with our friends and family.  Between meals, movies, walks, talks, and games, we’ve had some great, intimate moments with friends and family that we’ll cherish for years to come!  What a great blessing these moments have been!

Bethany’s flight is scheduled to leave on Saturday. One neat aspect of this flight involves Bethany passing through Frankfurt, Germany.  She’s toying with the idea of getting a one day tourist visa to see the city during the massive layover. I’m excited for her – getting to see a great piece of Europe on the way to China should be awesome!

All total, after layovers and timezone transitions take place, her clock will say that it’ll be nearly 48 hours from the time she left Louisville as she arrives in China.  12 of those hours will be lost to time zone changes. Another 14 hours will be lost in various layovers inbetween flights, leaving 22 hours of actually flight time – that’s a long time to travel!

As we begin this great adventure, pray that Bethany’s flight goes well.  Pray that I am able to handle all the tasks associated w/ the getting us out of the apartment.  And pray that I receive the funding needed to join Bethany in China.