Countdown Trip #1

The countdown has begun for our China trip. We leave in 10 days and I can't believe it! I am super psyched!

I still have a paper to write before we leave and I have a friend visiting for a few days. Still trying to find a way to get it all done. I have to keep reminding myself there are more important things in life to worry about, but it's a hard habit to break.

Blake is due to leave any day now for war. It is going to be so hard for Becca and the two cute kids when he's gone. At least this time is only for four months. I think it's his shortest tour yet. Please pray for her sanity and his safety.

I have two cousins graduating from high school this year. I feel so old. I wish I could be there to watch them walk across the stage and get their degree, but unfortunately I can't make it. Sorry Katie and Taylor - Congratulations on your accomplishment!!!

I just finished the most intensive class to date. The reading on the atomic bombs and their effects just tore me up all week. It's so sad and it makes it hard to focus on research to finish my paper.

I only have two more classes and I will be halfway finished with my degrees. Since China counts and I have one in June that will but me at the halfway point. I can't believe how quickly it has all gone, especially since I just started in October. I've really overloaded myself too much and am going back to no more than 9 hours a semester. That will put me with walking spring 2011. I could graduate before that, but I really want to go to campus and walk. We'll see how it all shakes out.

Don't forget to say your prayers for Becca and Blake and their two kids!