Arrived Safe and Sound

We have made it safe and sound to Oakland where we will be spending the night.  We've had a good day of travel with no bumps in the road except for one teen who had to go through secondary screening.  Go figure - the quietest teen in the group (Jake Huhn) was randomly selected.  Our flight was a bit delayed but nothing too unexpected for summer air travel.  We are having a blast, and everyone is safe and healthy.  Devotions will take place in about an hour.  Devotions are one of my most favorite parts of taking the youth group on trip because it is a time of openness, sharing and getting to know each other.  Sometimes there is laughter.  Sometimes there is contemplation.  Sometimes there are tears.  It is a time of building trust and relationships that will last beyond this trip.  Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers!  Teresa Staton