When it rains.

All packed up, and no where to go.

Planned a few months ago, Jake and I were scheduled to fly to Honduras today. Partly to help cover another gap in surgical coverage and c-section back-up at Hospital Loma de Luz. And partly as a bit of reconnaissance and logistical planning for our own future which continues to creep closer. It was to be a short trip, but nevertheless, it was already packed. I had been fielding consults for the past few weeks, in addition to a handful of elective cases they were calling in to fill my OR schedule. While Jake had parts and supplies he'd ordered and collected over the past year that he was eager to take down and install.

Tropical Storm Sara started battering the Northern Coast of Honduras last Thursday 11/14. By that evening, roads were already past treacherous and power was lost. We waited, periodically checking our flight schedule for changes, as the heavy rains continued. By Friday night we finally saw our Saturday flight was cancelled and we were rebooked for later in the day, which then was cancelled and we were rebooked for a Sunday flight, which then was cancelled, and well, you get the picture... see backpacks above! Still sitting on our floor here in Indiana. Maybe unpacking them would be like admitting defeat.

I've long accepted that God is good and orchestrates in a way beyond my understanding, even unplanned Tropical Storms. So yes, we will bring ourselves to unpack our backpacks, eventually. For now, I am consoled a bit to realize that if I am unable to fly into Honduras, then the family doc who is currently there (and covering c-section back-up) will be unable to fly out, and therefore able to stay in case any mothers and babies need him.

In other news, after a very long process, the details of which are as routine as they are necessary, Jake and I are finally starting the application process to work with WorldVenture as our sending agency to Honduras and Hospital Loma de Luz. We look forward to being able to share more specifics and maybe even a tentative timeline soon.

Much Love.