Backing Up a Bit...

Here are some pictures from last weekend, right before I left. Mom, Dad, Reggie and I all went to the Iowa/Iowa State game so here a few pictures from that day.

It's a beautiful day for football!

The marching band

Thank Goodness for Window Seats!

I had been hoping, but trying not to set my heart on getting window seats for my flights tonight. But thankfully, I did get window seats, on all my flights! I'm so grateful that I'll be a bit more comfortable to sleep tonight.
In other news I just said good-bye to my family, which really stunk. But they have blessed me and I know I can go from here with confidence in their love and support.

T-3 Hours

In about 3 and a half hours I will be in the air on the first leg of my 24 hour journey. The day has been an emotional one...lots of tears this morning, but I must say I am so, so, so grateful for the Body that I am a part of. I felt such love from them today.

I will maybe update this as the trip continues...maybe. :)

Officially Leaving!

The date has finally been set and is fast approaching. On Sunday evening I will be leaving Cedar Rapids on a 24 hour journey to what will be my new home for the year. I will have a long layover in Germany, during which I hope to explore a bit...hopefully there will be time to post some pictures as well.

After arriving at the crazy early hour of 2 am, I will have 4 days to prepare before classes start on the 19th! I will try and be diligent about updating this when I get there, but don't hold your breath. :)

For most of you, I will see you all in a year. :)

Still Waiting...

I'm still waiting for all the details to be worked out so that I can get a ticket to leave. Hopefully I'll be leaving by the end of next week.

Family

Last family pictures before the three oldest go in opposite directions.

Getting Closer!

The time is fast approaching when I will be leaving on a jet plane. On Friday my family is doing a mini-vacation and going to Lost Island (a water park) for the day. Sunday is a fundraiser meal, and hopefully after that I'll be able to set a date for when I am leaving.

Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks.

The sunsets have been beautiful recently

Jackson and Alana loved my hammock...and eating freezy pops

Stella loved our new kittens

The next afternoon Katie came to spend the afternoon with us