Looking forward...

Nine more days until we hop on a plane and travel further than either of us have ever gone.  Between now and then, still a number of small and larger things to do to get ready.  Sheri and I both feel like we should have the majority done this week, and we can fix any details this next week.  We believe that we have all of the paperwork ready to go.  We also believe that we have enough clothes for the three weeks we will be gone.  Enough books and entertainment for the 20 hours worth of flights, and likely some great travel companions in the other eight families.

Also not sure what to expect when we get there.  We have been to Mexico and met people there who show love and appreciation on a limitless level.  We miss being in that sort of environment while still loving where we are.  We are sure that we will see something that will surprise us, but certainly something which we can appreciate.  Exciting opportunity and cannot wait to see the country of our son.  

We pray that God will take care of our meeting and travel back to the US.  We have confidence that all will go well.  We are both very excited, and yet at ease with our decision.  Our kids also are ready for us to go making sure we know that they "will not miss us."  We know that is not true, but nice to see how brave and excited they are.

Jeff