First answer to prayer!

We are in the Cleveland airport.  I'm happy to report our first answer to prayer!  We parked the car, got a helpful shuttle bus driver who helped load and unload our many items and then, courtesy of John's Gold status (which we paid some serious $ to renew, well worth it today) got in a very short line, had an awesome check-in agent who gave us the good news that all our bags would check-in for free!  She worked extra hard to get them checked all the way through and was genuinely interested in what we're up to.  Then we breezed through security (in a special Gold line).  The ultrasound machine went through without a hitch!  So that is actually 2 answers to prayer-no checked bag fees/hassle and no security hassles!  Tammy and Theresa (our OT and PT traveling companions from Metro) are here too.  Next up-safe flights to Canada, Germany and on to Gabon!  I don't know if I'll have free WiFi until Libreville.  If I do, I'll try to update.  Keep praying!