The Eagle Has Landed

Greetings from Chennai!

We just want to lift up a thanks to you all - and most importantly, our Lord and Savior Jesus - who blessed every step of the way of our journey so far.  In His provision (and despite our needless worry), God opened up every door and blessed us with His favor as we went through security and customs.  Not a single hitch!  Even when Katie Salley decided to try and run away, God wouldn't let her (don't worry, Carla, she didn't really try to run away...though she did get lost in Heathrow...all Lee's fault).  The biggest "complaint" we could have had was that we spent so much time sitting around because there were no blocks in our way at all.

Today, we're spending time getting caught up on rest and trying to recoup from some pretty wild jetlag (Betty Jo Bennett and Leslie Thrasher have it the worst - they spent the entire trip keeping the entire plane awake with their shenanigans and teen-girls-at-a-sleepover laughter).  Tonight, we'll be sharing dinner with 6 pastors and their wives - we're really looking forward to this.

We absolutely must share this with our church family...the financial gifts you have given have already blessed in a HUGE way.  Just a few weeks ago, David Rajan's "upstairs" room was an open-air/un-air-conditioned rooftop/living space which had been relegated for the men.  However, part of your gifts went to help offset some of the costs for David's renovations.  Now, that open-air living space is an enclosed, beautifully air-conditioned room with 7 beds, a Sanctuary, 2 baths and a kitchen.  It is amazing and we are so blessed by you guys.

Gotta cut this short - we're all headed for a walk with David.  Taking Chennai by storm!

Please pray for strength and rest today.  We'll update later on tonight.

India 2010, out.