We've made to to South Africa! The plane ride was very long but in all not too bad. When we loaded in Atlanta we realized that the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter was on board. President Carter walked through the entire plane and shook everyone's hand! One passenger asked him "Mr. Carter, what are you doing on our flight?" He replied "funny, I thought this was my flight. I'm just going to South Africa like you." It was pretty cool.
So we are here in Jo-burg and this place is beautiful. As our flight approached the Jo-burg airport we could see miles upon miles of beautiful, lush green land. The airport looked just like an American airport and all of the signs were in English.
After we cleared customs, we were greeted by about fifty South Africans cheering, holding signs, dancing and blowing horns. We were greeted with hugs and the traditional greeting "you are blessed." Several of our brothers and sisters welcomed us "home" to Africa. We are home, it feels like home, everyone looks like us here and they seem so happy to have us here. This is going to be a great trip!
So we are here in Jo-burg and this place is beautiful. As our flight approached the Jo-burg airport we could see miles upon miles of beautiful, lush green land. The airport looked just like an American airport and all of the signs were in English.
After we cleared customs, we were greeted by about fifty South Africans cheering, holding signs, dancing and blowing horns. We were greeted with hugs and the traditional greeting "you are blessed." Several of our brothers and sisters welcomed us "home" to Africa. We are home, it feels like home, everyone looks like us here and they seem so happy to have us here. This is going to be a great trip!
5 comments:
I'm glad you all made it safely and to think, you met one of our former Presidents! I have to say I'm jealous because it all sounds so beautiful! This is the beginning of a journey you and Daisia will never forget so enjoy every minute of it!
Tesha
How exciting to meet a former President and to be so beautifully welcomed at the airport. You don't even want to know how cold it is here! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb B.
Day 2 Dinner Menu for your two youngest:
Honey Nut Cherrios - Appetizer
Cheese Pizza
Celery with ranch dressing (smile)
Required Dessert - couldn't waste the remaining sugar cookie mix and we ran into some peppermint ice cream samples.
We miss you all...good to hear your voice...love ya DeShonne
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