It’s currently 7:15am and I am flying.  I left Dulles about 20min ago.  So you’d think since I’m about to begin the greatest adventure in my life that I’d be riding on cloud 9, well part of me is, but a lot of me is runnign through a cloud of emotions.  I spent the first 20 min of this flight in tears.  I never realized how hard it would be to leave home, the plae I’ve lived the past 25 years of my life, it was tough.  Saying bye to family and friends over the course of the past couple weeks has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  I’ve learned that there are people that have become like family to me; little brothers and sister, older brothers and sisters, and even some moms and dads.  As we begin to decend my tears have turned into tears of joy because I knwo that this year is going to be life changing and I’m really excited about what God has in store for me, my team, K squad, and the whole August team.
 
I want to say one final farewell to all.  I want everyone to know that communication may be limited but I plan on communicating as much as possible with everyone.  So please e-mail me your e-mail address, your home address and your phone #.
 
To all those getting married, having babies, and to anyone who gets engaged I’m sorry I can’t be there to enjoy the moment with you.  I hope everything is as you wished and dreamed!  I’ll be back soon.
 
LOVE YOU ALL!!