As I write this last blog update of our incredible mission trip, I can't help but reflect on what an amazing tour this has been. However, none of this would have been possible without the love, support, and the prayers of our friends and family here in Hawaii and on the mainland.

During this trip: We didn't have any major road mishaps - despite the fact that we traveled over 3,000 miles, often on too little sleep and Ethel driving without her contacts (it only happened once but we were sure to ask before she got behind the wheel!). No one got sick - despite the fact that we didn't sleep or eat regularly - we did become experts at souvenir eating, eating all the regional foods - all the time, resulting in all our muumuus feeling a little tighter by the end of the trip! And we all got along - though there were times when it was a bit dicey since everyone was telling everyone else that they should shower first; or that they would wash the other's muumuu or ... you get the picture.

We have so many people to thank, but in particular - Jim and Shirley Taliaferro who provided our entire group a home away from home, Grace Efurd and her Mililani bakers, everyone who donated for our visit to Otter Creek, the individuals who helped coordinate the concerts, all the churches who welcomed us with open hearts, and all of you, who have upheld us in your prayers. We know that it was your prayers that kept us safe and allowed us to minister to all we met.

As we learned in Kentucky ... "MAHALO Y'ALL!!!"