As we got on the plane, things looked like they were going right on scheduled. Shortly after the emergency procedure video we got word something was wrong. We were told initially that there were some technical problems that the technician was working on. Nobody gave us any more info for about 2 hours. At about hour 3, the pilot gone on the phone and said the repairs were taking much longer than they had anticipated and he was sorry. That was all we heard. They started serving us dinner, putting on a, etc. Right before hour 5, I decided we were in this for the long haul, and took my ambien. I had been holding off because I wasn't sure what was going to happen. About 30 minutes after I took it, they announced the flight was cancelled and we wouldn't leave til Monday. You can see the videos below for more info about what happened next.
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I think it's awesome that you didn't fly.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your Mom and Dad's tweets about this and I am just very happy that they found the problem BEFORE you took off and stopped you from going.
I'd much rather read a tweet saying "Mindy's staying in a hotel overnight" than one saying "Mindy's plane crashed... we'll update you as we know more"
Praise God that you are still alive and well and although you may be later getting to Ethiopia than you planned, you are still able to go and are still within God's plan!
God is in control, and has a plan, While keeping your positive attitude in the midst of crazyiness think of the model of Christ that you are providing to the 100 of your closest friends that were standing around with you. Praise God that the problem with the plane was deteted before take off and Praise God that it looks like you will get to leave on Sunday instead of Monday. Give Danielle and Lisa a hug from Barbara and Everyone in San Antonio. We are praying for the whole team and following your progress closely. Blessings and prayers to all. God Speed! Barbara
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all you updates! Enjoying your videos too! Hang in there!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with that airport?! Jake and Zack sat on a plane AT the terminal for 6 hours when they left for Ukraine. Crazy... but there's was weather and not "technical diffuculties" so I agree with whoever made the first comment... glad you stayed behind and didn't take off and crash!
ReplyDeletePraying for you while you're gone!! Love ya!!