It is the night before Africa and all through the house. . .

not a creature is stirring - ha - what? Are you kidding? We are still stirring, well, not stirring, but just mindfully going around checking that everything is on board that needs to be on board. We said many see-ya-laters today. Mike's precious grandparents, Estelle and Jack, both in their 80's and still puttering around with much to do said tearful good-byes to us and hugged us a couple of times before we got back to the car. Good-bye was said to Amy's Mom, Mammaw, Dad and Sister quick to avoid too many tears. The phone rang with calls from many who were sending their love and best wishes. Some of our best friends Tom and Barbie Bellamy from good ole' NC called and Barbie in all her bravery held back tears while Amy kept the conversation on the least emotional side that she could to make it through. Some may not know, but Tom and Barbie's son, Christian and our son Tyler have shared every birthday together no matter where any of us were living. So, I guess the Bellamy's better be getting some plane tickets. haha It will be a bittersweet birthday without Christian and family, but I pray technology will be used to it's best ability. Tyler will be turning 11 on February 8. Turning 11 in Africa, pretty exciting. Soon we will be adding pictures to our blog so that you all will not miss our faces too much. We will miss you all though, so please stay tuned and post comments - that would be encouraging as we set out on this journey. It will not be long now and we will see our dear people in Africa. Rest well everyone. God Bless and Keep you all!