We are leaving for PA in less than 24 hours

The last of our goodbyes is tonight. We plan to have supper with Matt and Andrew, then Barry Bohlman will take us to the airport at 4:15 a.m. on Saturday 9/20.
We have had a wonderful time getting ready with our trips to Texas and up to Maine. We have had many great times renewing friendships as we prepare for our service in the Peace Corps.
This posting is to express our gratitude to all of you who have demonstrated your love, friendship and care for us. Anytime you acknowledge special people there is the danger of leaving someone out, and we deeply regret anyone we failed to mention.
First, our thanks to all our family and friends in Texas for the wonderful visits and opportunities this past summer.
A special appreciation to Edna Smith for her generous gift of allowing us to live in her home while she traveled. We gave possession of our home on 9/8 and have lived at Edna's until today.
It is wonderful how people have shown ways to participate with us in serving the Peace Corps. Lyle and LaVerna Baker will be taking care of business stateside. John and Wanda Foster have donated storage space for all our memories and special keepsakes. Words fail us in expressing appreciation.
To all the churches, Hopewell, Freeman, and Archie who have hosted us these past weeks and with your promise of prayerful support, we are thankful. To Frank and Joeann Saunders, Chuck and Linda Logue who each housed us for a few nights, you made our visits special.
Dave and Sandy Cole, Barry and Laurie Bohlman, gave us a special night of food and friendship. Linda and my fellow workers who have met us for lunch or refreshment, to say goodbye, and to reflect on our past accomplishments - that will keep us going!
We are ready to go. We are going to try and post on the blog from Philadelphia and New York, and then when we can from Azerbaijan to let you know how our trip is progressing.
Matt, Andrew, and John, it's up to you to keep me posted on our beloved Dallas Cowboys.

God bless you all.