We are here!

This is the group that rode in the Faulkner van to the Atlanta Airport. Dr. Edwards and his family, Devin, Luke, and Gretchen met us at the airport. We all arrived there about 3 pm and our plane left for Frankfurt, Germany at 6:35 pm. The flight was around 8 hours to Frankfurt, but thankfully the plane was half empty so we each were able to have a few seats to spread out and relax. I ended up sleeping for 3-4 hours laying across four seats in the plane. It was awesome. We arrived in Frankfurt in the morning and left Frankfurt for Athens at 1 pm their time. All of my times were so confused. I never really knew what time it was there or home. I didn't know when I was suppose to sleep or be awake. However, I did know my shoulders were hurting from my backpack and I was extremely exhausted and ready to arrive in Athens. We got to Athens around 5 pm local time. Everything went so smoothly, it was amazing. Both flights actually arrived earlier than was even expected so that all goes to God -- thank you for praying! The traveling was as smooth and easy as it could have possibly been.

After easily getting our luggage which took maybe 5 minutes we headed toward the exit and met Harding students and faculty who were there to greet us with hugs -- it was awesome. They had a bus going outside for us to hop on immediately. We were to Harding's campus in less than 30 minutes. We got here and they showed us to our rooms we were able to sit our stuff down and wash up a little then we walked down the street to this Greek restaurant owned by a man named Demetri, who spoke very little english so his young preteen daughter translated pretty well. :) They were so welcoming and nice -- everyone!!! The harding director had each Faulkner student sit at separate tables with a group of Harding students at each so that the group could integrate more easily. The Harding group has done such a wonderful job to include us into their family. We feel loved, wanted, and comfortable. God is so good! Continue praying please :)

<3 Greece