Final Preparations

What a busy, but fun, week we're having. "Pirates of the Caribbean" on Monday and a day trip to Mount Rainier along with some hiking along the Ohanapecosh River yesterday, it's time to focus on final preparations for our trip. The tasks are few at this point because Cheryl has done such a great job getting everything in order.

Our to-do list is down to two additional passport photos, flight confirmations, and some new shoes for the boys - not like girls need new shoes - these boys really need new shoes. But the first item on today's agenda is to thank the people who are covering our bases while we're away.

Captain Jeff Quatrini and Sergeant First Class David Holohan {shown right to left with Sheryl Obermiller (center) - our community liaison} for their more than capable leadership of the medical holding company - with over 230 Soldiers. Thanks also go to the 654th ASG command and staff for their support of A Company and for their grace in granting an extended period of leave to accomplish the adoption and transition. SGM Edmonds-Leland for researching how Adoption Leave works and 1LT Matt Middleton for house sitting. Thame Fuller and Gene Marks for covering down on my ministry responsibilities. Tracy Lane and family for making sure our church's set up trailer arrives at the theater each week - by 6:30 AM. Finally, thanks go to those we might have left off this list and for those who have committed to pray for us in the days ahead.