Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Hello all!! We have arrived safely in Chicago after getting lost only a “few” times on our 4-hour trek from Cornell. Our trip thus far has already included some exciting moments such as: accidentally demolishing the handle of an extremely heavy suitcase, cramming the bodies and suitcases into ridiculously small spaces, and having quite a few laughs!!
Our friend Aaron Zaubi and his wonderful family have offered us a place to spend the night in Itasca, a suburb of Chicago, before leaving for the O’Hare airport in the wee hours of the morning…somewhere around 3am!!
Tomorrow will be a busy day traveling, as we will fly first from Chicago to Miami, and then Miami to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. When we arrive, we will meet with AJS (Association for a More Just Society), and our host families for the first time.
We are extremely excited for this amazing opportunity…and now we must get a few winks of sleep before our adventure begins!!
Wish us luck…and check back soon 
Brittany, Maggie and Allie
P.S. Feel free to post messages on this blog…we would LOVE to hear from you!!
Hola Amigas,
We are so proud of all of you. You have really done a tremendous amount of work to organize this trip & it is all coming together. We know it will be life changing for you.
Love & prayers,
Jeanne & Wayne
(Allie’s mom & dad)
My Little Chiquita,
I was hoping to get another blog entry but can’t seem to find it.
I’m thinking and praying for your everyday, Allie, knowing you are having the most amazing experieince.
I’m also bursting with pride that you are my neice. I’m telling total strangers what you are doing as well as all my pals. They are thrilled for you to have this opportunity.
Love you,
Marianne, the aunt
Allie,
I was so touched by reading this relection and I have to say I am so proud to know you. God has called you and I know that you will forever remember these days…Love as always, Jay
P.S. I have to say I love your adventurous spirit…Good luck to you and your traveling companions. I just can wait to see you.