Not too much more to update so I'll just be a bit random. We have landed in Johannesburg and all are running on adrenaline. Some have slept, some haven't at all... but spirits are high. As I look around a few are sleeping on benches and floors while others are checking out the shops. Things have changed a bit here at JNB, Darin's favorite food court is gone. Things have continued to move quite smoothly and we are praying that all of our baggage makes it through. We will be boarding in about 45 minutes, only 3 more hours and we'll be getting some Dieter hugs. :)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
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Jesse,
Please gives hugs to Joan, DIeter and RIchard... and if at all possible, say hi to Victorina for me and sand my love. You are all in my prayers.
Hi All,
I received a link to the attached this morning. It seemed very appropriate for GO Team Namibia...
http://www.practicalyoga.tv/shownewsletter.asp?newsletterID=25434549
Our prayers for a successful and safe trip for you all.
Tom & Sue Werst
4 Tips for a Jet-Lag Lift
If you are planning to travel outside your time zone, or traveling more than an hour or two in your car, you may want to add these smart tips to help your body stay 'in the flow' and adjust to the new locale. Here are our top tips to keep your travels smooth - and we've suggested 3 easy postures to do while on the road or in the air.
1. Get out into the direct sun at high noon for 10 minutes for the first several days of your trip, to help reset your body clock. Wear sun block as appropriate.
2. On your first day in a new time zone, work to establish the same sleeping pattern as the locals. Try to get to sleep at a reasonable hour in the evening, and wake up about 8 hours later. Sometimes we are so tired when arriving into a new city that we end up falling asleep at our usual local time, but this only compounds the challenges our bodies have of adjusting.
3. Drink lots and lots of water, especially when flying. Dehydration can actually worsen jet lag. Use the extra trips to the restroom as exercise and an opportunity to get circulation going in your body. (Try standing on your toes - heel lifts - while waiting for the restroom.)
4. Take time while sitting through flights longer than two hours to engage your body in some form of movement, such as
a. Shoulder shrugs & head turns Watch Tutorial
b. Seated spinal flex - learn from our tutorial and simple adjust them for your seat on the plane Watch Tutorial
c. Squeeze & Release exercises throughout your body. For example, just squeeze the muscles of your legs for 3 seconds, then release. Follow with the muscles of the buttocks, the torso and even your face muscles.
Morning! Sounds like the travel part of the trip is winding down and you are all very close to Namibia! I hope the weather is good, and you can all run a little longer on God and adrenalin! :) You are in my prayers and my every thought! Leaving for VT late this afternoon. I will check the blog and email from Auntie Kathleen's tonight when I get there.(and every day I am up there, atleast once!) Be safe and open your heart nice and big for this trip. Give as much of yourself as you can and take every opportunity to help. I will look for another update when you arrive, and send you another message before I leave for VT.
Love you, MEAN IT! Mom
p.s. Derky says he loves you and Ryan says thanks for letting him sleep in your bed last night! (you may have a roomate when you get back, I think he liked your room a little tooo much! :)
Steph!
I think I say for the entire BAE company that we miss you. (even brian, even though I havent seen or talked to him) Even Judy... thats true love. Steve even said he hoped you have fun. You have a whole support system and you didnt even know it. We're showing our love through a collection of purple bottles stacked on your desk :) Moody just looked at me, and even though she didnt say anything, I know her eyes are screaming "I miss Steph sooooo much!" haha I hope you make it to your destination safe and sound and I will write more comments to entertain you (and no one else will understand) later. I can't wait until I'm in florida and I'm super bored, I'm going to write 10 pages worth of comments. Much love, Kels
PS-say hi to your mom for me! (this is her shout out)
PPS- Ryan stole your silly putty so he could have twice as much to play with. What would you like me to do?
I an't believe you're almost there. By the time I get to work you will be in Windhoek. God will do wonders with any group that will spend 30 hours together travelling. Everyone is in my prayers for the journey and mission daily. Matt & Stephanie M. we miss you. Carpe Diem! Make the most of every day!
Love Mom & Dad (Messer)
John,
Thinking of you and the "love clan" God has given your uncle to share your lives in this manner. Be loving and there'll be no fear. Can't outgive God so just let it all hang out (Biblically speaking).
Freedom will take on new significance this July 4th.
Warm regards,
BB
Travel winding down - even as I pray spirits are winding up!I did not post earlier - went straight to the Word for the whole team - God bless you all.
COURTNEY!!!!!!! (they said to write a shout out so I AM SHOUTING!!! :) hello, God bless. When you get home, C-ray, remind me to show you the Psalms that deal with David's betrayal by a friend - He has indeed ransomed you in a mighty way after Sarah's betrayal. HUGS HUGS HUGS!!! Papa and I love you so much! And take some of those great HUGS we share and pass them on to the children you will meet today. Love you baby, and the team! grammy duncan
ahh you guys are almost done! if i did my math right, you guys are either in windhoek or very close to it. im jealous! say hi to toivo and deiter for me.
and matt - just incase you were wondering, tyra banks has a wax figure now. i think we should go visit it.
much love! - molly
Glad you're almost to your destination. No more starbucks for awhile matt.Hope the last leg of your journey is safe. What a wonderful experience awaits.Love you more moma xxxx0000
Dear Team Namibia - we are back in the "same day" time for now - happy Thursday. Thought my Klove (Christian radio on-line) Word this morning was appropriate:
"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."
~ Galatians 5:13, NLT
And as our country celebrates tomorrow the freedoms we have here, God's freedom blesses you all with the chance to serve one another in love. I may not know you all....but I sure do love you! In His Love and by His Grace, grammy duncan
Melissa,
What a marvelous adventure you are experiencing. You have been blessed with a good heart and great spirit. Nini and I have been reading the blogs and are enjoying the stop by stop updates and hope that you are taking full advantage of these thousands of miles and many places you have been through. God bless you. I love you very much.
Buppa
Melissa,
Missed you very much last night at Ryan's birthday. We're very proud of you and love you heaps and bunches.
(We are "anonymous" because we had a glitch with the password.)
We are wth you and the Team every day - praying and sacrificing for your safety and happiness.
"May the road rise to meet you ..."
Love you --Nini
Nate~
Just to wish you a great trip, safe landing. We miss you~!
Dad.
Melissa and the rest of Team Namibia,
Wishing you all the best for your trip and that you accomplish all that you set out to.
Smudgie, I love you and am looking forward to keeping track of you on your trip. Enjoy every moment. Me and Becky are so proud of you, really, we're quite jealous of you, too!
You are in our thoughts. It's only Thursday and I have been constantly wondering what you are doing! We love you, xoxox Kiki and Becky
Hi Doll,
it's 8pm your time... no update yet, but I'm sure you are all busy trying to get settled in, etc. I'm leaving to get your brother from his last day of camp in a few, then off to VT. I am missing you like crazy. Nothing new to report here, although I am sure you have seen an awful lot, just in the past 24 hours. can't wait to hear about it and see your pictures. Make sure you thank Dieter for his hospitality. I will check the blog once more tonight from Kathleen's. I am stopping in at Crotched Mountain on the way to VT, so I'll give you an update on the kids. Meghan told me today that Steph has been asking for you. cute!
Love you, MEAN IT! xoxo Mom
Hi guys! I love the pictures! Especially the ones of Katie, Steph, and Court dancing in the airport! And the one of Darin falling asleep next to Ginger! They are great!
Just got home from Boston and wanted to let the MHDC dancers know that "Spring Joy" did awesome today! Some solos are going tomorrow, so I have to find my way back. This is the first time I got lost on the way there instead of on the way home!
If you guys go to Nau-Aib if you could ask about a little girl named Celia or Cecelia, that would be great.
Miss you Katie and Darin!
Lots of love,
Mom (Shari)
Yes, the pictures are awesome, and the updates - thank you SO MUCH for keeping us at home informed!! Hopefully your day is getting ready to wind down (if my brain is halfway functioning I THINK you are 5 hours ahead of us :) Here we are just getting some dinner on the table (yes Courtney, I COOKED!!). Alicia came over to spend the day with Brooke and I got to spend a little time with Sharon - she sends her love and wants you and Jill to get together (and wants you to drag her along to some conventions :) No summer dance is AMAZING!!! Noah is still slumbering after 3.5 hours but I think I might wake him up to eat!! Kaylie and Brooke send their love and miss you. Hugs and prayers continue your way... Hope your day was blessed and that everyone is carrying on with God's strength and you all get peaceful slumber this evening. Love you!
Mom
Kerry and Bonnie,
Hope you are fast asleep by now as it is 7:30 pm here (12:30 am there)
Walked down Boylston Street to watch Spring Joy which went well. I hear the younger group did very well. All the big gun Canadian studios are there and according to Denise Boisvert, there are 2 studios from South Africa who do their regionals in Florida. Talk about competition fees!
I think you guys are dancing tomorrow? Good luck and pace youselves.
Happy 4th of July to all.
Love
Mom
Thinking of you all...can't wait to meet up!
Maegan
Jan,
I hope you had fun in Johannesburg,
being at the 'bottom' of Africa !
Love,
Carey
Germaine,
Thanks for your 'reporting' !
Carey
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