I'm on my way

I left Cedar Rapids early afternoon today, and am now in Fort Lauderdale. The flight to Dallas, and then to Fort Lauderdale were pretty uneventful. I just got settled in a chair where I will probably spend the night. Another gentleman is sleeping nearby. He is leaving at 0630 tomorrow for New York. My flight for Port-au-Prince (PAP) leaves at 0645, so we made a deal. We would watch each others stuff, so we do not need to take luggage to the bathroom with us during the night.

I did receive some good news that I was not expecting. My luggage will be kept overnight by the airlines, so I did not need to pick up the two-50# bags and re-check them in the morning. :-) That should speed things along a bit in the AM.

It has been a long day of flying and waiting, so I think I will call it quits. I did take a pic out the windaw as we got to Dallas/Fort Worth. I hope to post some pics on the trip, so I'll try this one first.

Hopefully I will get some sleep tonight in the airport.

LaMar

Thanks for the donations!

Wow! Did people come through. Area Ambulance Service in Cedar Rapids donated many of the supplies the group was asked to bring. I was prepared to pay, but they said they wanted to help out. IV tubing, gloves, chux, yankauer tips, suction tubing. Thank you so much Keith and Bob.

 

I got medicine from Mercy--$200 worth of bactrim and amoxicillin. Thank you for that.

I also received amoxicillin from Dr. Brian Darrow. Thank you my friend.

 

I am humbled by the desire of people to give. Thank you all so much. The medicines and supplies I know will save lives.

 

LaMar

I'm excited for tomorrow!

Well, the time is getting closer! I spent part of the evening packing supplies. I really was fortunate to receive so many donations of goods and medicines. I pick up the Mercy donations tomorrow--$200.00 worth of Amoxicillin and Bactrim. Flight leaves at 1:10, and spend the night in Fort Lauderdale. Really looking forward to the trip.

 

LaMar

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