The countdown is on: 6 hours until we leave for free travel. We are leaving for the airport at 2:30 a.m., where we will then fly to Amsterdam. After arriving there, we will board a train to Berlin, Germany. If we can start out on the right foot, hopefully the rest of our trip will go fairly smoothly. I am not expecting a comfortable ride with everything going as planned, but I'm praying for enough stability to make it worth our while.
When I am feeling overwhelmed with stress, I stop and count my blessings. Ben accidentally sent his Eurail pass home with his luggage. The clock is ticking and he is desperately trying to play out his options. Right now it seems like a lose-lose situation, but I am praying that things will work out for good. He has been looking forward to this for so long and he deserves such a great trip. No matter how this trip goes, I will always stop and count my blessings. I am doing more at 21 than most people get the chance to do in their whole lives-- what a gift!
We didn't really do anything profound on our last day, but that's exactly what I wanted to happen. I simply soaked in "the last day to sit outside," "the last day to eat dinner at our usual table," and all the other "last" things. I have been fairly composed, surprisingly, but I'm sure it won't all hit me until I get home.
My backpack is expanded to capacity and I have a feeling that I will start throwing away things as the trip goes on. Haha. Ten dollar shirts from Wal-Mart start looking more and more like garbage the longer the week goes on. I need to finish cleaning the room and doing some other last minute things to calm my nerves. Lacey sweeps when she is stressed and maybe I should incorporate this into my routine. You calm tension AND get things done.
I will try to write if I ever get the chance, but I don't know how available internet access will be. Adding to the list, I guess this is my "last" blog entry from the computer lab in the Artemis Hotel. I have enjoyed documenting my adventures, my growth and the sights I have been able to see. Though I was writing it for myself, it was your encouragement and comments that inspired me to log in each day.
A special shout out to Alana's mom-- thank you so much for your sweet comment on my last entry! I have loved every minute of being with your daughter-- I knew from the minute she sat by me on the bus that first time, that she would become a good friend. She has a sweet heart and I know that she probably gets that from you! Thank you to all the other moms who read my blog-- most of my tales and stories wouldn't be possible without the help of the wonderful daughters you have raised! (Even if they are quite the pranksters, Mrs. Casey.. Haha!)
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we embark (I love that word!) on this journey. I'm sure we will come back with stories that make you laugh, make you cry and make you shake your head and say, "That's my daughter for ya!"
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Well, it's hard to believe that you are nearing the end of your journey but what a blessing it has been. I can't wait until we see you and get to hear all about it. I am writing with tears running down my face in my office!!! (Hope nobody decides they need education right now) Love you!! Mom
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