Team Awesome Americas, which consists of Tripp Hipple, Bekah Brown, Tim Wilson and Carissa Hon, departed ORU on their epic journey May 11, 2009. We began with a ride to the Tulsa airport where we checked in and headed for security. There we had to say goodbye to the other half of the media team. It was a little sad to leave those we had become close with over the past several months, but our hearts were willing because we believe that our teams are going to shoot amazing footage for the advancement of God’s kingdom.
After clearing security, we got dinner and then headed to our gate. We had heard that Chancellor Oral Roberts was going to be on our flight and were excited at the possibility of meeting or speaking with him. Once we arrived at our gate we saw that he was indeed on our flight. Our fearless leader Tripp asked if he would be willing to pray for us and he accepted. It was an amazing to begin our trip with a prayer from the very person that began the ORU missions program. We will try to upload the video soon!
After that it was goodbye Tulsa hello Dallas. We filled our time there with last minute calls to family, friends and fiancés. Then it was time to board for the long flight. It took about 10 hours for us to arrive in Sao Paul, Brazil. Upon arrival we were eager to explore and spent several hours walking around the airport, trying to see glimpses of the city.
We then flew to Brasilia, and were taken to the bus station to begin a three hour trek to Annapolis, Brazil (our final destination). Upon arrival, we were picked up by one of our contacts named Gustavo and taken to the house that we would be staying at. We were met by warm welcomes from the dance team and our contacts and home made food.
Once we had food in our stomachs we were more apt to take in our surroundings. The house is beautiful! There is a brick courtyard with a pool for swimming and an open dining room and kitchen attached. All of the doors and windows to the house are open to let in the fresh air. It has marble floors and is decorated with colorful couches and paintings. There is even a mattress for each person to sleep on! We are so thankful for the gracious hospitality that has been offered to us so far on our journey and we cannot wait to see what things God has in store for us!
Until next time,
Team Awesome Americas is out.
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