All my bags are packed...

The bags are packed, the tickets printed, and many of my goodbyes have been said. Tomorrow I will be leaving for the airport at 3:15. My flight leaves Detroit at 6:00; it's a straight shot to London, Heathrow.

I was surprised and amazed that I was able to fit all of my clothes into a single bag. I kept saying to myself "I must be forgetting something!" So, I had my Mom check through my bag and packing list to make sure that I didn't miss something obvious. Guess not....one bag for clothes!

My siblings were very excited because I now have an extra bag which (according to them) I can fill with gifts for them! What an idea! The extra bag is currently filled (to the bursting point) with food that Nellie and I purchased at Meijer tonight. Living expenses in England are twice as much as they are here, so we are trying to be frugal with the money that we have. We bought lots of pasta, popcorn, cereal, and oh yes, Oreo cookies!

I have been saying my goodbyes to many of you over the past week. Thanks to Michael and Nate for carving out some time for me. Thanks also to Joe, Dave, and Ben for the phone calls. I will miss you all and look forward to seeing you at the end of April!

JrS