(Translation: Hello! How are you all doing this beautiful Sunday?)
So less than 24 hours to go before my "set" deadline to have everything in order... actually set. Not to be freaking out or anything.... but I have a few friends say that they will help me on my quest to Mazatlán, Mexico. I'm still walking in faith that the Lord will provide a way, path, and the means of travel for this mission He's placed me on. I'm not.... er.... correction I'm going to try not to let things get too me still not knowing which what is what, or how things are going to come about.
I figure this blog post can inform my prayer worrier friends and family about some of the specifics. So you know what to pray for, how to pray, and what is still yet needed (which where I sit now.... EVERYTHING - talk about walking by faith, right?). Let's start by showing ya'll where Mazatlán Mexico actually is. It's on the West cost, Northwest of Mexico City on the Pacific Ocean.
Now some of the actual numbers. For 7 days of serving (not including flight costs) it is $675. This covers everything from food, housing, to projects.
I've been looking into flights since I got home from church today. WOW!!!! CVG is EXPENSIVE to fly out of!!!! I'm just going to say that one of the flights that I can even begin to look at has an 8 hour travel time and it's $987's starting out. I looked into other closer airports: Dayton, OH and Indianapolis, IN. The fares seem more reasonable (but that's just my opinion).
Flying out of Dayton International Airport:
US Airways Flight 424/2896 - Leaves at 6:45 AM and arrives in Mazatlán, MX at 12:10 PM and has one stop in Dallas, TX (Connection time of 2 hrs and 40 min) - total travel time of 7 hours and 25 minutes
Flying home
US Airways Flight 2896/1658 Leaves at 12:50 PM and arrives in Dayton at 11:10 PM. There is a connection time but I didn't list it.
Flight Break down Costs:
$625 - Fare
+ $140 - Taxes + Airline fees
Equals = $765
Flying out of Indianapolis, IN Airport (IND):
American Airlines Flight 579/2896 - Leaves at 7:25 AM and arrives in Mazatlán, MX at 12:10 PM and has one stop in Dallas, TX (Connection time of 2 hours) - Total travel time of 6 hours and 45 minutes **There are only 3 seats left available on this flight**
Flying home
American Airlines Flight 2896/1798 Leaves at 12:50 PM and arrives in Indianapolis, IN at 11:10 PM. With a connection time of 3 hours and 35 minutes in Dallas, TX.
Flight Break down Costs:
$488 - Fare
$140 - Taxes + Airline fees
Equals = $628
As well, when I was at WalMart in Oxford today getting lunch things for work this next week I stopped the manager to see if they would be willing to donate art Supplies because when I get down there and if able I would love to do little art projects with them, if given the time. This includes painting (w/acrylics or watercolors), drawing/coloring, and many other artistic things that one can do with some supplies if given them.
I'm still planning as if I am going. I'm just waiting on the Lord to move everything to give me the green light. I would LOVE to purchase my airline ticket tomorrow, but as it sits right now I'm not sure if I can do that? Prayer Worriers PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PRAY for me in this circumstance.
Adiós y gracias!
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