2 days .........

2 days until we leave.  I can't believe it's really time to go.  The packing insanity continues.  The picture above is what our guest bed looked like yesterday.  We have since packed 1 suitcase, and we have 2 more to go, plus our carry-ons.  We have just a few last minute things to get done.

Several people have asked if Luke is going with us.  He is not.  There are several reasons for this:
1.  China is quarantining people for fever or flu-like symptoms (swine flu exposure).  The State Department has warned that China may separate children from their parents and give the kids medical treatment without parental permission.  Aaron and I both would end up in a Chinese prison if this happened!!!
2.  Luke does not sleep well when we travel.
3.  He has a great place to stay while we are gone, so we feel comfortable leaving him ..... well, as comfortable as we can!  We're really going to miss the little guy!  We have Skype all set up and we've practiced.  So hopefully we can see him and talk him a lot while we're gone.

Our flight leaves Norfolk at 6:10 am Wednesday morning.  We're pretty much ready!

Things you can pray for (if you're the praying type):
1.  Safe traveling (Sherry is not a great flyer.)
2.  Good health for all of us
3.  Jacinda's adjustment.  She is likely to have a very hard time with this.

We'll be updating this blog while we're gone, so stay tuned!!!!!!!