Mexico - Almost there

It been a day of celebrations as we celebrated 2 student's birthdays, a speedy border crossing and now we are only a hour away from home. Most of us have conceded that it is still winter at home and switched out our flip flops and tshirts for shoes and hoodies. We will see you at 3:45, weather permitting, at Lacombe Composite High School.

Mexico - Leftbridge

We have made it into Canada!!! And making good time! Stopping for a quick bite in Leftbridge for lunch and then for the last stretch! 

Everbody is excited to get home and off the Bus!! 

Mexico - Back in Dillon!!!

It was a long day on the road, but the roads were clear so we were able to make good time. Stopped for lunch at Idaho Falls, Idaho:

Arrived in Dillon, MT just after 4 and settled into the Church once again, it was nice to join together as a group for a final time on the trip. You can't fully grasp the difference in the students this time around as friendships have strengthened, people that were strangers are now enjoying ones company; Jake said it the best tonight, "We have become a family."

So far it has been an evening of reflection as we shared as a group some of the most defining moments from the last couple of days! Remember to ask each one of your sons or daughters what this moment was for them. It is amazing to see how God worked in each one of their lives this week and we don't want it to end in Mexico. We want your students to continue learning as this trip was just a fraction of how Amazing our God really is. 

Homeward bound

So our day started at 3:30 this morning and included a lengthy boarder wait and over 1000 Km's. We are all tired but awesome!  The students enjoyed our hotel pool tonight and were very thankful to be out of the bus. Off to Dillen MT tomorrow and it gets colder with every :(

Vancouver: What a great trip!

Happy to be home but sad to say goodbyes. This truly was an amazing group of students to get to know, to serve with and to have crazy good times together. Looking forward to reuniting soon!

Thanks to all who prayed and thought of us. We were truly blessed as your shared this journey with us.

Mary & Jerel

Vancouver: Making good time

After one last stop in Airdrie, we've hit road for our last trek to Central Alberta. We're hoping to make it back by 7 (Lacombe) praying 7:30 (Ponoka). Kids will be calling when we reach Red Deer or Lacombe.

Ooh yeah, and Katie M. and Jamey are awesome. See you soon!

Vancouver: Ohhh we're (more than) halfway there!

We stopped for a late breakfast in Salmon Arm and are now about half an hour away from Golden. The ride comes in waves of sleep or explosions of energy. The roads are pretty good and it is just barely snowing.

We'll keep you updated!