Sunday, October 25th
We all got up around 4:00am and loaded our luggage & ourselves into four trucks that took us to the Chiang Mai airport. After we got all checked in, Saengduan presented each of us with a bouquet of roses. They were so beautiful! We all walked to the furthest security area that those who weren't flying could go to. We all got in a circle & Brian led us in prayer. We then had to say good-bye to all of our new Thai friends, which was very hard to do! Since we couldn't take fresh flowers with us on the plane, we gave them to all of the Thai women.
Our group getting ready to leave Chiang Mai
Kirk, Robbie, Brian, Scott, Alicia, Terry, Linda, & Kristen
Our first flight was to Bangkok. We had about a 4 hour layover in Bangkok before flying to Taipei. We were so glad to see "American" food. We all ate at Burger King, except Kristen & Brian who ate Thai one last time.
We all got up around 4:00am and loaded our luggage & ourselves into four trucks that took us to the Chiang Mai airport. After we got all checked in, Saengduan presented each of us with a bouquet of roses. They were so beautiful! We all walked to the furthest security area that those who weren't flying could go to. We all got in a circle & Brian led us in prayer. We then had to say good-bye to all of our new Thai friends, which was very hard to do! Since we couldn't take fresh flowers with us on the plane, we gave them to all of the Thai women.
Our group getting ready to leave Chiang Mai
Kirk, Robbie, Brian, Scott, Alicia, Terry, Linda, & Kristen
Our first flight was to Bangkok. We had about a 4 hour layover in Bangkok before flying to Taipei. We were so glad to see "American" food. We all ate at Burger King, except Kristen & Brian who ate Thai one last time.
Kirk enjoying his meal
Robbie was REALLY glad to see Burger King
Robbie was REALLY glad to see Burger King
When we landed in Taipei, we had a 6 hour layover before our flight to LA. So, a majority of us got a massage and Deb & Alicia got pedicures. It was so nice to be able to relax before our last long 11.5 hour flight!
Deb enjoying her pedicure
Alicia enjoying her pedicure & Linda relaxing after her massage
Kirk found a couch to nap on, hoping he could adjust to the time change better at home
Deb enjoying her pedicure
Alicia enjoying her pedicure & Linda relaxing after her massage
Kirk found a couch to nap on, hoping he could adjust to the time change better at home
We made it to LA with no problems & had a short layover before flying to Chicago. We could definitely tell we were back in the States as soon as we landed. People were in such a hurry & not quite as nice as the Thai people we had just spent a week with. We were finally able to use our cell phones, so many people made phone calls home.
Linda calling home.
Terry calling home
Linda calling home.
Terry calling home
I guess we got tired of pictures, because there aren't any after leaving LA. We arrived in Chicago safely & with all of our luggage! Alan & Debbie Siltman picked us up at the airport & drove us home. It was so good to see them & to finally be home after the long travel days!
We all had such an amazing trip! We definitely felt God's presence & protection throughout the week. We were able to treat many people, see many sights, and made many new Thai friends. It was an experience we won't soon forget & one we hope to have again soon!
"Thank you" doesn't even come close to expressing how grateful we are to each and every one of you. There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for your support of us through prayer & financially. We really wouldn't have been able to do this without all of you & appreciate each and every one of you.
Stay tuned for updates on our next trip...
Serving Him,
The ACC Mission Team
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