We're Here!

We made it to Capljina without any major issues! Our overnight flight to Dusseldorf took off about an hour later than scheduled due to the late arrival of a previous flight. We also had to sit on the tarmac in Dusseldorf for about 40 minutes because of "messed up airspace" surrounding the airport according to the pilot. I guess the volcano has erupted again and caused more mess. Pastor Bernard pulled up to the Dubrovnik airport shortly after we retrieved our bags; perfect timing. All our bags made it, praise him! I discovered a TSA slip in the bag that I'd packed with books, CD's & DVD's and most of the jewelry wire and supplies. Of course they ripped open the plastic bags open rather than untying them to look at the contents rendering the bags completely unusable, what a waste!

Since we were there we took a stroll through Dubrovnik where something big was happening, there were marching bands and strolling minstrels in the city. We stopped for coffee's at an outdoor cafe and caught up with Bernard for a bit before the 2 hour drive to Capljina. It was a beautiful drive along the Adriatic Coastline most of the way. We dropped our things at the house and freshened up a bit and headed out for a bite and when we returned were so completely exhausted that we all crashed hard and I'm pretty sure it's the best night's sleep that we've ever had.

Yesterday was a wonderful time of worship at church and then we spent the afternoon in Mostar walking Stari Most and shopping with the merchants and then coffee & a bite of pastry at a little cafe. The proprietor of the cafe was so cheerful and friendly which is not the norm in this part of the World, turns out he knows the Lord and feels very blessed! They're coming out of the woodwork here and it is wonderful to see.

Today we will meet with Nada to plan the jewelry gathering scheduled for Wednesday and later Nada and Bernard have planned a barbecue. Not sure what else but it's an adventure and we're all looking forward to what the Lord does!

Prayers for safety and health are being felt!

In His Grip, B.J., Deb, Jamie, Jill & Tracy