i'm going on a jet plane...

OK guys, we're off and running! matt here. we got almost ALL of our funding for the trip (which really tripped us out, cuz we were a little skeptical at the beginning). we're leaving for the airport in the morning and flying out at 7 am. bags are packed, flights are checked in, ducks are in a row. also on the good news list, I GOT A JOB TODAY!! i had an interview with Davila Middle School in Bryan, and i did pretty awesome. they told me it'd be the end of the week when they make a decision, but they called me back this afternoon and offered me the job, and i took it. so yeah, that's a pretty thing to know i have a job waiting for me when i get back from Honduras. it's been a lot of work, and i mean A LOT of work getting prepared for this trip, but God made it happen and he used our loved ones to support this mission.

Cool story: My friend Liz that i worked with at wal-mart distribution did something amazing. she's notorious for making awesome cake, so she made a bunch of little individual sized cakes and sold them at work with a sign that said "Send Matt to Honduras". A bunch of the truck drivers and employees bought them for $5 each, some paying even more than that and some giving money and not taking any cake. in 4 days, she raised $500. lemme repeat that, she raised $500!! insane!! thank you Liz, we love you very much and greatly appreciate it!

we've had a great time these past few days getting to spend time with our family and friends, and regret that we couldnt see everyone before we leave, but will definitely come back with lots of stories and hopefully a boring missionary slide show. we love you guys and thank you again for your support.

love,
Matt Hays Ruzicka