so here we are in Frankfurt

Our first flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was wonderful (including being able to check bags with donations for free and finding a free Starbucks drink certificate).

We're currently at a Ramada in Hofheim, Germany because all flights to Ethiopia were cancelled due to an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Eritrea. Lufthansa paid for our hotels and meals for the night and we're on stand-by for tomorrow.

Please pray that the ash could would miraculously disappear, that flights to Ethiopia could take place tomorrow, and that we'll all be able to get on the flight at 1:15 tomorrow afternoon (that would be 7:15 am Michigan time).

We're not discouraged, but we would love to get to Ethiopia tomorrow if possible. We've been especially thankful for exceptionally helpful Germans (at the ticket counter, at the passport booth, at the hotel, etc.).

We're confident that God is guiding and directing each step of our journey to Ethiopia. Please continue to pray that we'll be sensitive to His leading.