Update on Team Abuja:
When they arrived at PDX to fly out to Nigeria, the ticket counter said they had to many suitcases. Chad had arranged with the airlines that each team member could take in one extra (large) suit case per person (all supplies for Josh and our team eg. waterpurifier system etc.) Now the counter person wanted the Team to pay $250.00 per bag extra. (x 6...you do the math) Chad showed him the letter he had received giving them permission (humanitarian reason) to have the extra bags...the ticket man said it's not on the computer so it's not official. After attempts to soften his humanitarian side failed, we suggested he call the head office, which he did...long story short the person on the other end of the phone said they were good to go! In fact they were booking the luggage all the way to Abuja (which means no customs in Germany) GOD IS GOOD!!
We got everybody something to eat (they called it the last American meal for awhile) before they left. We prayed with them one last time and saw them off. They looked like a team designed by God to do great things! We were so proud of them! (of course two of them are mine) They seemed bonded, focused and ready to serve. I will Include a "send off picture" with my next entry. One of the team is having stomach problems so pray for the Team that God would strengthen, uplift and protect them to do the work He has called them to.