I'm here!!!!!! And I can't believe it :)

When they called my name out Tuesday afternoon to say I'd made the flight, I was ecstatic! I said, "Did they just call MY name" to people who didn't know my name so wouldn't really know anyway :). The flight was long, but great. The first half I was in economy in the middle seat (ugh), so I didn't get ANY sleep at all. I was sat in between two African men from Senegal, and I had a great, involved conversation with one of them. He was a 41 year old man who looked to be about 28 (I was aghast when he told me his real age). He has a duel citizenship between the U.S. and S. Africa, lives in L.A., has 2 kids (4 & 16), owns a really cool business (but just sold it because he wants to spend time in the important things in life--family and god), he designs all sorts of things he sells, he's a Muslim, and he eventually wants to move back to Dakar where he's from. He talked most of the time, but it was extremely interesting and made sitting in the middle so much better.

Once we landed in Dakar, Senegal to refuel, my new friend got off (we made sure to exchange facebook names, lol), and I moved to business class. ~sigh~ There was something wrong with a gage or something, so we had to stay for a couple of hours in Senegal. The up-side to that was--I got to see the sun rise in Africa for the first time! It was scrub brush land mostly, and had lots of apartments. As we lifted off we had a champagne breakfast (though I just got o.j.--what was I thinking refusing champagne????) and 3 diff. courses. I laid my seat ALL the way back, took out my full size fluffy pillow and blanket, put on my fluffy eye cover and inserted my earplugs, and promptly fell FAST asleep! It was wonderful! I was sat beside an oil tycoon (crazy eh?), who flies all over the world looking for more oil and jumping from rig to rig.

Today was my first day at the baby house. Things I learned on my first day: 1) how to feed more than one baby at a time 2) how to entertain 3 babies at a time 3) how to pick up a baby while holding another 4) how to chart every intake and outtake of a child 5) babies are not that fragile---really :)
I took loads of pictures, and it's just my first day! I can't wait to show them all to you, but I won't be able to put many up. We are only allowed to post profile pictures or non-full face photos of the babies, but I will try my best to get a few. I worked a long day. Trying to keep 13 babies fed, diapered, burped, and happy is a huge job with only 2 to 3 people at a time. But it's a good time. Will post more later! I love love love you all and miss you too!

UPDATE

Well--i didn't make it out today. I'm flying on a standby ticket, so if the plane is full i don't go. Today was overbooked, they even asked people to give up their seats. Tomorrow is overbooked by 26, so I'll not be going tomorrow either. Sigh. SO, I went ahead and got a ticket (standby again) for Wednesday, which still has some slots. So pray there aren't a ton of standby people and I get to go Wednesday! I may extend my trip a few days (or at least one) so I can get some extra time in SA. Anyway--that's the news for now! I bought a wireless pass for the airport (since I'll be spending some time in it for the next couple of days) so I'll be on Skype and Facebook if you want to talk! Love you all!

So long for now!

I'm going to Africa!!!!! I'm so excited! You can check with Dave for updates, but I should be flying out tomorrow (Monday) at 3:50 pm. Last I checked there were 7 seats left on that flight--so pray I'm one of them!

I will miss all of your smiling faces and conversations, but I know that you'll be there with me in spirit. I love you all! God ended up blessing me with over $1000 in support for this trip---PRAISE THE JESUS! I tell you, if it was up to MY faith to get things done, everyone would be outta luck! But God came through, even though I wasn't really expecting him to!!!

Don't worry, be happy--as old Bobby sings--cause everything's gonna be alright (another bob--the marley)! I will take LOTS of pictures of those babies (oh I love them already!!!) and all the wonderful things that happen in S. Africa. I will publish most often through facebook probably, because that seems to be easier internationally (w/ uploading time and such). Family--I'm in good hands, HIS hands, so be at peace, and PEACE OUT!

It's a....PUPPY!

So Sassy and Sleepy's puppies were born yesterday and we got to see them this afternoon. They are SO CUTE! There are four girls and one boy. The lady said the puppies could be sold in less than six weeks, so if you want one you need to speak now! Only 3 girls and the boy are for sale (they're are keeping the pure white girl). All the puppies (hers and our one) are for sale for $200 ($150 to family). Here are some pictures of them! Enjoy!

Sassy and her puppies


This is the boy <===we really like him

all white one--no spots at all--so far :)


She said you can't tell if they'll be long or short hair yet, and probably won't be able to tell for several months, but they sure are cute!!!