March DR 2026 Day 1

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 Hello everyone, it's Avalise. 

Today was our first day down in the Dominican Republic. It started nice and early at 3:00 AM when we all met at the airport to catch our flight. We got through security and got breakfast before hopping on to our first flight to Miami. After a resful three hour flight, we arrived to Miami, where we had a three and a Half hour layover. After a much-needed nap and some food, we caught our final flight to the Dominican Republic. God blessed us with a swift journey through immigration, luckily with no line. We then met up with Cheo and Mendoza, who picked us up from the airport. 

After a very scenic ride to the church, we were greeted by Pastor Tito as well as a delicious meal, Chicken, rice, and beans. We had all eaten and were feeling much better after a long day of travel. We then made our way to the grocery store, where we gathered food for the next couple of days. Our night was filled with lots of games, laughter, and fellowship. What a blessing this has been, and God has truly shown Himself through the people and the experiences just on the first day. 

Prayer Requests: 

-Good health

-Safety for our trip 












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