I would've been there and back by now, had I gone on the originally planned trip. I can only imagine God has something different planned for me. I'm itching to get down there and start working, especially after having seen the Travel Channel's special on the USS Comfort's docking.

It sure seems even the folks in charge can't figure out what is supposed to happen. I just hope when/if something like this happens again, whether it be a Tsunami on the West coast, a massive earthquake, volcano eruption, or even a terrorist attack, we'll be ready and not tripping over each other and doing nothing. Obviously one group or person needs to be in charge and have the relief efforts coordinated through that group. It also is good all the churches and non-profit organizations really stepped up to fill in the gaps (huge gaping gaps!) in the system. I don't think enough has been said about this.

I'm starting to get excited (again) about the trip!