Archive for July, 2008

Emailing from Helsinki, Finland!
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Well, we’re pretty funny. At least I think so! When you see the picture, you’ll know what I mean. We are standing in a park in downtown Helsinki, with 2 laptops propped on a concrete base of the town statue, typing away! (Thank goodness for wireless!….that works!) This is John’s first connection since Dallas last [...]

Internet at .75 per min.GRRRR!
Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Ok, I can type fast, faster than I speak, if you can imagine, BUT, this stinkin connection is nothing as fast as ours at home. Spoiled, I am!
So, this is VERY brief. Apparently Jerod didn’t tell immediate fam we arrived safely? Well, when I didn’t see an MCC saints email, I assumed that, so, sorry [...]

Leaving Dallas Airport
Thursday, July 24th, 2008

We’re finally down to the last hour of sitting in the TX. airport for most of the day! From here we fly directly to London where we arrive the morning of the 25th. Our next big challenge will be transporting ourselves and luggage to the ship. We’ll probably take a train to get this done. [...]