God is Good

I am here!

I arrived safely to Cotonou, Benin around 8:30pm yesterday. It only took us around half an hour or more to get our luggage, which thank God had all arrived with us. I know some who weren't so lucky. My good friend Alex did not get both of his checked bags back. His bag with his clothes and some other things was apparently lost.

My flights were fine. They went as smoothly as most flights do, I suppose. I am not a huge fan of flying, especially when I don't get the window seat, but it was fine. However, had I not been with Lisa when I got to Heathrow, I'm not sure I would have made it past London. I did not have the paperwork that the airport official wanted to see, regarding my visa, or lack there of. So as I said, thanks to Lisa and grace of God, I made it. Since Lisa had her think stack of paper which stated why those who work with Mercy Ships did not need a visa, I was allowed to get on my next flight. Had the papers she held specifically said her name however, I would have been in some trouble. But since they were pretty vague and unspecific, just mentioning that anyone who worked for Mercy Ships, it was all good.

Well, I have to go for now. My bunk area is a disaster. I am still trying to find a place to put everything I brought. So I have to organize! Bye for now!