Well folks, we made it. The flight from Texas to South Korea went well. The plane was about 3/4 full and we had several places to lay down and stretch out. It was the same for the flight from South Korea to Cambodia. We had an entire row to ourselves and took full advantage of it.

Jet lag is still around, but the affects are starting to wear off.

We are staying at a friends house until we get our own place, but that is quickly approaching. We looked at a house today that is fully furnished with air conditioning units and furniture in every room.  We plan on signing a contract for that property on Saturday afternoon.  

Today we visited Logos which is the school Ashley will be teaching at.  We walked around her classroom and met several of the staff.  They have a wonderful campus and I am sure that Luke and Ashley will love it there.

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers as we adjust to this new environment and culture.

From John – As I write this, we are less than 24 hours away from getting on the plane and heading out.  We have been hanging out with family these past few days and it’s been good to see everyone.  Packing is 95% complete (thanks to Ashley).  

There has been a series of last time to do this or last time to do that.  This morning, was our last time at our home church before we leave.  The last song we sang that is going through my head as I type this is “Let It Be Jesus.”  The bridge goes like this…

Should I ever be abandoned: Should I ever be acclaimed

Should I ever be surrounded by the fire and flame

There’s a name I will remember; There’s a name I will proclaim

Let it be, let it be Jesus

Let it be, let it be Jesus

Let it be, let it be

See you all on the other side!

From John – The last several months have been a whirlwind of activity.  We have been spending time with family and friends, fundraising, and speaking in Life Groups at 121.  The house is finally sold (it only took seven buyers to find the right one).  Alf and I have been getting together on a regular basis to talk about Kam-Air WakePark.  We most recently had a meeting with a member of 121 that also happens to be a part of the wake board community in the DFW area.  He offered us sound business advice and words of wisdom.

As I write this, we are a mere 8 days away from leaving.  Tonight we had a party with our sending team as a last big get-together.  We will start the packing process (yes, it’s a process) on Monday.

It’s finally here.  The time has come.  Keep us in your thoughts and prayers over the next week as we make final preparations.

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