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I just wanted to share with you the news that the Logans have arrived safely in Capetown, S. Africa this morning (Miami time). Holly's Mom just called me, and she spoke with Holly on the phone just a few minutes before. Their flight went well. The girls were good, thank God, as we all know Kevin and Holly were worried about their daughters for the most part. They're now trying to settle in, have bought a few groceries, but time is catching up with them and they're getting tired. (S. Africa is 6 hrs ahead of Miami) Holly doesn't know how soon DSL can be installed in their house, but in the meantime, she'll try to find an internet cafe so she can send us their update. But for now, I'll try to pass on to you whatever news I hear about them.

Music: Leaving On A Jetplane by John Denver “Don't follow where the path may lead; but go where there is no path and leave a trail”-Ralph Waldo Emerson Yesterday marked another milestone in Kevin, Holly, Emily and Katie’s lives – the day they left for their missions trip to South Africa. Joe and I saw the family off at the airport. Earlier in the afternoon, we went to Holly's parents' house in Homestead. No matter how well-planned a trip may be, those last few minutes before leaving for the airport are the most frantic ones. I know, I'm speaking from experience. You know, those last moments where you try to do so many things at the same time. And that's how we found the Logans, especially Holly, who in her frenzy, was forgetting where she set some things that she just hand in her hands a few minutes ago. But amidst all these, she still managed to blog! Isn't that amazing or what? LOL.. In the meantime, Joe and Wayne (Holly's Dad) were trying to help Kevin ...

Just a few days before they leave for their 3-year missions trip to South Africa, we had the pleasure of having our dearest friends, the Logans – Kevin, Holly, Emily & Katie – join us for dinner at our home last Saturday. As in the past times, it was a joy to have them, but this particular Saturday was somewhat a bittersweet time, at least for me, knowing that we’re going to be missing these people who we’ve come to consider not just as friends, but as family. Read more of this entry here ---→