Less than a week...

Remarkablely, we have less than a week until our trip. The pile of unperishable food is growing the living room. Last minute purchases of warm weather clothes, etc... are being made. We are getting excited!
It has been pointed out to me that I have failed to mention the dates of our trip on this blog. My sincerest appologies. We are leaving Monday, Aug. 7 at 9:30PM. We will be traveling all night and arrive in Antigua on Tuesday morning. On the return trip, which will begin Tuesday Aug. 22, we will be stopping for a day in New York City and returning to San Diego on Thursday the 24th.
I would also like to add a few more detail about our ministry opportunities while in Antigua.
Each time we have visited Antigua as a family--this will be our fourth visit--we have participated in different activities and ministries. My father's tasks have been the most consistent. Since he is an accountant, he usually helps the radio station with their finances. Once this involved setting them up with a whole new system, and other times it has just been training employees or troubleshooting. My mom usually spends a lot of her time cooking, but has also helped clean at the radio station, made curtains, and reupholstered furniture. Ryan and I are generally employed in a variety of tasks from clearing brush and yard work to painting and office work at the radio station. Last time Ryan was able to put some of his electronic skills to work fixing equipment and I helped organize the radio station's extensive music library.
We are exited to see what opportunities the Lord will provide for us this year. We also enjoy serving in the local church on Sunday by teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and singing--yes all of us have sung special music before.