One week down, only about 116 to go

We put her on the plane for her Peace Corps

adventure a week ago this morning.

The previous weekend had been a series of "LASTS"

The last pancake breakfast from Dad for 27 months.

The last chat with her brother/best friend for 27 months.

The last hike in the Maryland woods for 27 months.

There was also a flurry of cleaning.

Cleaning out old clothing and un-needed text books.

Clare came over to help keep her on task.

Instead, the two of them started walking down memory lane.

Then Erin came over to help, and it didn't get much better.

There were some local good-byes.

Patrick looks so handsome in his USNA uniform

Erin spent the night so she could accompany us to the airport.

Christie arrived for a 5:30 a.m. hug good-bye.

Then we were on our way....including Sadie.


Good-bye, Abby...

We love you dearly and are so proud of you.