Urbana Update #1 (Maybe the Only One)

The following happened today:

Drove to the airport with my parents. It was good. Then, flew to Dallas, slept mostly. Upon arrival at Dallas International Airport, received voice mail from automated lady informing me that my flight to Urbana had been canceled. Cursed a lot.

Spent next seven hours wandering around Dallas International. Ate food. Was put on standby for two flights, missed them. Ate more food. Called people. Texted. Eventually flew to St. Louis.

Upon arrival, was immediately accosted by southern-Californian, well-meaning, hip, youth pastors. Was initially annoyed. Tried to break away from traveling group of hip Christians, but was caught in same transit train as the group.

Was bitch-slapped by God when one of the hip Christians turned out to be Canadian missionary whose missions model is like none I've ever heard of before. He's with Pioneers, whose focus is completely on unreached people groups (major cool awesomeness). He and his wife went to Punjab for a year and a half to learn language, culture, and history of Punjabi people. Then, they returned to Canada to work among the large Punjabi populations within Canada. I've heard of people doing things similar to this before, but never so intentionally. Brought up some interesting ethical questions, will need to discuss later, but short overview. 1. Creative Access vs Creative Identity, 2. Funding, 3. Missions/Work Balance, 4. Cultural Boundaries: Crossing vs Destroying.

It's now 1:30 here. I must sleep.