We're packed and ready for pickup! Tomorrow morning at 4:00 AM our Jamaican Journey will begin. We have one quick stop in Atlanta and then we'll find ourselves in Montego Bay.

This has been a week of packing for all of us, while we still have to pack our personal gear and solidify tiny details tonight, we have our group donations ready to go! With team members scrambling to get updated vaccines, notarize forms, and organize their donated supplies, we have all been busy. Here are a few shots from the Boston packing party last night:

Nate and Mary Frances loading suitcases

Our surprise guest helper, Ryan Green from the band ryanhood helped us gage the weight of containers (50lbs is the limit) .

We don't anticipate having internet access during our trip, but we have heard there is a webcam pointed on the Harmony House courtyard which is updated ever 60 seconds. You can visit the webcam at: http://wonbyonejamaica.com/

Who knows....you may just catch sight of one of us as we unload our luggage, make our way to the bus that we'll use to visit the infirmary each day, or perhaps one the famous "courtyard gatherings" when we hang out with the local Jamaicans over music and sno cones!

Many thanks to all of our friends and family for continued support, encouragement and prayers. I spoke (Elizabeth) with the Head Matron this afternoon and she is so thrilled that we'll be spending our time at the infirmary. She was especially encouraged that we'd raised so many funds to purchase the large appliances they need. This is thanks to you!

We are ready for take off and hope that your thoughts and prayers will continue over the coming week.

All the Best,
JamaicaNow Team 2006

Becky Blevins, Silvia De la Guardia, Mary Frances Giles,
Ryan and Elizabeth Lincoln, and Nate Pelsma