Dear Reader,
By this time tomorrow, I will be well on my way out of the country. Destination? Mexico City, where I will have the privilege of spending most of June with the Pliego family. Awesome.
In preparation for the trip, I’ve been gathering supplies from all over creation (not really) and pondering the way time flies. It must be driving one of these, and there aren’t any policemen to bust it with a speeding ticket.
Your prayers are coveted for safe, healthy, and hassle-free travel. I’ve never flown solo before (much less out of country), so this ought to be an interesting experience. You should pray for the Pliego family, too – they’ll be putting up with me for three whole weeks.
Luggage is being packed, however slowly, and is beginning to have some semblance of ordered chaos. Clothes? Check. Shoes? Check. Books? Check. Inflatable rubber ducky? Now wait just a bleeding minute…
I’ll be taking Denzel Washington with me. He’s been to Mexico City before and has the requisite “street smarts.” Plus, if we run into any trouble… well, let’s just say he’s capable of reacting in a very memorable (read: unpleasant) way. Think of him as a WMD with sunglasses and a cool suit.
THE INK SLINGER 
Sounds fantastic, Ink! I hope you have a fabulous time, and I’ll be praying for your travel safety.
Thanks, Josh! Your prayers are much appreciated! :)
What a great opportunity and have a wonderful time! Give Becky a hug for me. :)
Sure thing. :)
What a great opportunity! We’ll miss your posts in the blogosphere, but I hope you have a fantastic and blessed time! :D
Thank you, Aubrey – I’m sure I will! :)
Going to hang with Becky and family?! Jealous! :)congrats. Have a great time, travel safe and Godspeed!
I meant to ask, is your blog added to Caffeneited Calvinists?
Umm… no, I don’t believe it is.
Fun!
Ahh, don’t be worried, flying solo is if anything easier than flying with a group. And international just means more security. As long as you follow the signs, or lack thereof, and provided you brought some bribe money…I mean.. umm. :)
Inflatable rubber ducky? Mostly unnecessary. Stuffed dog? very necessary. :)
LOL! Somehow I’m thinking the stuffed dog is just as unnecessary as the duck, but… whatever. ;)
Have a wonderful time & please hug Mrs. Pliego for me. My daughter just did her first flights alone, and she lived to tell. You’ll be fine. :)
Thanks! I guess the first duty I perform after touching down in Mexico will be to dispense hugs. :D
Have a great visit, Ink! I’ll be eager to hear all about your adventures. And I will be praying for your sweet mama, because I know she’s going to miss you, as all of your siblings, no doubt.
Thank you, Mrs. Shay! :)
Don’t be concerned with “flying solo”…remember you so have the the Ultimate Navigator! He will guide you and keep you. I will add you to my prayer list! Enjoy this time…
Many blessings…
~streim~
PS An inflatable rubber ducky??? :) Take a bathtub size one if you desire…at least that’s more practical..n fun.. ;)
Thanks much, Streim! I agree about the rubber ducky… a smaller one would be better… and not taking one at all would be better still. :)
Well, hope you and your inflatable rubber ducky have a very good time south of the border, Corey. Oh, and can you say “Hi” to Denzel for me?
Sure thing, Mike… he says, “Backatcha.” ;)
I flew solo (with my dad) and lived to tell the tale.
You’ll be fine….. you’ll just come back like I came back… tons of embarrassing moments, one arm completely off, my wits no longer about me, hair disheveled, looking like I just came back from no- mans land, my cargo all mixed up with the other passengers, two fingers left behind, and the only thing on my mind was regret. ;)
ha! just kidding…
Have fun.
You bring words of great comfort, Moriah. You have my (un)sincere thanks. ;)
:) Your welcome.
Have fun inkster. Bring me a scorpion, kay? :D
Hmmm… I don’t think my fellow plane passengers would take kindly to the arrangement… ;)
Hi Ink Slinger, Will be praying for you, I know you will be blessed and you will be safe with the
Lord on your side. When it’s time to come home, you will wonder where the time has gone. Enjoy
dear grandson. What a blessing to spend time in Mexico with Christian friends.
Stay safe!
See you in two hours! So excited!
I’ll definitely be praying for the Pliego family. ;) haha! I guess I’ll pray you stay safe as well. ;)
I hope you have a good time and that you’ll learn lots. Always a good time to learn something, right? :)
Praying you have a safe, fun and productive trip, Corey! :)
To the KING be all the glory!
Rebekah
Driving one of those things? Have you forgotten the Marauder?!
And will you blog with an accent when you come back?
Oh well……..have fun…….and eat lots of spicy Mexican food for me, okay? We are about half Mexican (all of that half is in our taste buds though). :D
Did I mention that we’re calling a statewide day of fasting and prayer for the Pliego family?
When will you be back? =)
SlimJim,
I’m delighted to say Ink will be back tomorrow night!! His family is very excited! :)