Tuesday, July 17, 2012

We have arrived!

We have arrived safely in New Orleans! After 17 hours, a bus driver change and dinner sandwiched between two snack and bathroom stops, we made it to the Big Easy. The bus ride, though long, was managed with movies, card games, music, trivia and conversation.

Our morning started at 6 a.m. when members from four different churches met in the Peace parking lot. After a brief freak out with the bus arriving 15 minutes late, Pastor John led all the parents and youth in a blessing before we boarded the bus and were on our way. (A special thanks to the Women of Peace - especially Ruth Poole and Nancy Schmitz who were there to see us off this morning - for providing breakfast for all those riding the bus to New Orleans).

We are excited about the week ahead, even though we are quite unsure at this point what to expect! For the first time Peace Lutheran Charlottesville is attending the National Youth Gathering! We feel extremely blessed to be representing such a wonderful congregation and cannot thank you enough for your support and prayers.

More updates coming soon! Goodnight!