Too many blessings to count. We were all exhausted from the week and anxious to get on the plane to catch up on sleep. Thankfully, Buddy and my father in law Jerry can pretty much sleep on a bed of rocks. I'm no slouch in that department either. Snoozing on the 3.5 hour flight to Houston was refreshing. However, the 'mystery beef and swiss' sandwich served on the plane was not. This might explain why I left a binder in the bathroom stall at the airport, nearly causing us to miss our connecting flight...(see Buddy's previous post.)
Landing in Alexandria and all the events that followed are nothing short of amazing. Despite all the obstacles, primary of which every single room to rent in this area was booked and double booked due to relief workers and disaster victims, God provided not only a place to rest our heads, but he filled our stomachs with good 'ol Q, gave us great fellowship with the pulpit minister here at the Pineville Church of Christ, and He's provided us with an office here at the church building, computer access and all. The church kitchen is full of food (for late night foraging) and there are 2 showers to wash off the road funk.
I told Jerry that he better hang on, because this is going to be one full on wild ride...his response? Amen, son! What a blast to sit back, be faithful, and watch God work to move mountains for his people. I look forward to witnessing more of God's promises and miracles in the days to come.
God's blessings to you all.
Glen Villanueva
Saturday, October 01, 2005
A Funny Thing happened on our way to Slidell . . .
Greetings from Alexandria(Pineville), LA. . .
Glen, Jerry(Yvonne's Dad) and I had a great flight out. The run from one side of IAH to the other side was interesting. We had twenty five minutes to make the flight once we were at the gate. We made it to the bus that was to transport us out to the puddle jumper, when Glen remembered he had left my notebook in the Men's Room. He sprinted and made it back before the bus left. Picture the Hertz commerical with superstars hurdleing over chairs and bags, that was Glen, running and jumping. We were the last three on the plane, but we made it.
In Alexandria we found a Taxi to take us to the Hotel(2 mi.) for $23.00. The rent car company closed at 5:oop.m. so we had no choice. The Super 8 was looking good after a hectic week in Modesto, we were thinking one last night of a/c. God,however had other plans. The Super 8 was full, Expedia never got the word. God blessed us. We started calling local churches(after calling all the local hotels). The Pineville Church of Christ 's minister answered the phone. He picked us up and put us up at the local church building with a/c, kitchen, showers etc and internet. Don Gelles the pulpit minister is great servant of God and provided great feloowship. The ribs were wonderful at Outlaw barbeque. What a day!
We are off and running to serve God.
We just talked to Paul with the caravan, they were in Flagstaff and moving down the road toward Gallup. No problems on the road. . .
Keep us in yor prayers.
looking to serve
Buddy
Glen, Jerry(Yvonne's Dad) and I had a great flight out. The run from one side of IAH to the other side was interesting. We had twenty five minutes to make the flight once we were at the gate. We made it to the bus that was to transport us out to the puddle jumper, when Glen remembered he had left my notebook in the Men's Room. He sprinted and made it back before the bus left. Picture the Hertz commerical with superstars hurdleing over chairs and bags, that was Glen, running and jumping. We were the last three on the plane, but we made it.
In Alexandria we found a Taxi to take us to the Hotel(2 mi.) for $23.00. The rent car company closed at 5:oop.m. so we had no choice. The Super 8 was looking good after a hectic week in Modesto, we were thinking one last night of a/c. God,however had other plans. The Super 8 was full, Expedia never got the word. God blessed us. We started calling local churches(after calling all the local hotels). The Pineville Church of Christ 's minister answered the phone. He picked us up and put us up at the local church building with a/c, kitchen, showers etc and internet. Don Gelles the pulpit minister is great servant of God and provided great feloowship. The ribs were wonderful at Outlaw barbeque. What a day!
We are off and running to serve God.
We just talked to Paul with the caravan, they were in Flagstaff and moving down the road toward Gallup. No problems on the road. . .
Keep us in yor prayers.
looking to serve
Buddy
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