A step into our journey...

We are officially here in New Jersey after a 22-some hours road trip from Nebraska. The six of us (Alex, Alexa, Dallas, Javier, Moises, & I) had to fit into a Dodge Grand Caravan with all 6 suitcases full of donated goods in the trunk as well as our backpacks (containing our clothes and so forth) on the top of the van. We had to spend some time yesterday trying to puzzle every piece of luggage into/onto the van! We had help from Jason & Mistie - which we greatly appreciate. 

All of us before hitting the road sans Jason, Mistie, & our dogs!

We arrived New Jersey around 4 p.m. and grabbed a quick lunch, before I had the opportunity to show Moises my childhood houses and spots. He had never been to Jersey, so this was a perfect timing to show him a bit of where I came from. We were fortunate to be able to visit with a few relatives as well as see the inside of my family's FIRST apartment - where I was born in. Memories came flooding! :)


We are also very grateful for a family relative of mine who allowed us to stay at her apartment, and all six of us! She also served us dinner -- baked lasagna, meatballs/sausage, and garlic bread. Very delicious!


We are now relaxing the night away with a movie, and looking forward to doing some things tomorrow in New York City before we all fly out.


Thank you all for following us on our journey! Also thank you all for the financial support that made it possible for us to take on this trip, as well as the donated goods that we were able to bring for the orphans. Please continue to pray for our trip! God bless.