On the ground in Iquitos!

I´m writing this from an internet cafe on the Plaza de Armas in Iquitos (the main square in downtown.) We had quite a wild start yesterday. Mandy was severly ill upon our departure from Denver. We got an urgent prayer request to the prayer chain and by the time we arrived in Atlanta she was herself again. Thank you for your prayers!! We arrived in Lima on schedule, but had ïssues in customs, including the confiscation of my passport and some rather tense moments - all due to two donated cell phones in Mandy´s suitcase. Another couple bringing in a generator to show the Jesus Film were also held up. But, as always, we went to God in prayer and not only got my passport & cell phones back, but the generator as well. Can you just imagine what the Lord has planned?! Following an uneventful flight to Iquitos (thank the Lord!) we spent time as a team, went through a lengthy orientation, unpacked and organized our medical supplies and are ready to hit the ground running with our first medical and outreach event tomorrow. The long term missionaries spent the day getting the word out to people in the surrounding community about tomorrow´s clinic. It was so inspiring to see all the supplies that were donated and we thank God for each and every person who is here with us through your prayers and outpouring of generosity and love. Please pray for the hearts of the people we will reach tomorrow and for continued protection against the enemy´s schemes. Hasta luego, hermanos.