We are getting excited now

2-5-10. Well we are beginning to get packed and ready to leave on Friday. I am hopeful that we will be able to each get what we need in a small backpack so we can carry it on all the planes we will be on in the next couple of weeks. Both Brad and I are working hard to get caught up at work so that we can be gone for as long as we hope to be gone. The shots we got have had a unexpected impact in that it has both of us very difficult to sleep through the night and Brad has had a lot of problems with muscle spasms and such. We need to get our clothes squared away this weekend and cut down to the bare minimum for the trip. I went shopping tonight with my sister and her grandchild that was with her and that was a interesting trip. Goodness, I wish I had the energy of that kid! He ricotched off of every wall in that store.
Thursday we were taken out to a wonderful dinner at Olenjacks by Patrick and Michele Flusche who were wonderful company and great company to be with. Brad commented several times after the evening was over how much fun he had at dinner. Thanks Patrick and Michele, it was great. We are very grateful for the night out.
I have to work all weekend to get caught up my work so we can get away and Brad is coming over tomorrow, Saturday, to begin his packing efforts. We are getting excited now!……

2 Responses to “We are getting excited now”

  1. Rob & Macklyn Smith Says:

    Jim,

    Good for you and Brad! We hope you have an absolutely wonderful experience in all the many places and things you will see. You both will return changed forever. What an incredible opportunity to share as father and son. We will be looking forward to your blogs along the way.

    Bon Voyage, take care and God bless you both in your travels.
    Rob & Macklyn

  2. Jed Says:

    Hope ya’ll braved the heat down there OK. I’m sure they do Mardi Gras a little bit different than New Orleans. Enjoy your trip and make sure to get your rest so you don’t get sick. Can’t wait to hear what you think of South America!

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