One for the road...

Well, this is the last post I'll make before we leave. Our parents will be by early in the morning to take us to the airport. We'll fly to Montreal, Frankfurt, and arrive in Almaty Kazakhstan at 2:15 am on February 19. We've been told we'll be spending the night in a hotel in Almaty, and leaving for Uralsk the following day. That means we won't be able to settle in to our new place until Thursday. I sure hope I'll be able to sleep on the plane - I haven't been doing much of that this past week. I worked my last day at the hospital on Friday Feb 8, but didn't know that was my last day until Thursday (when our flights were confirmed). I have the best group of co-workers anyone could ask for - they gave me a bon voyage lunch, and supplied me with everything I'll need in my Kazakhstan Survival Kit and Meal Replacement Kit. It was so touching - I still can't believe they went to all of that work - it was so creative! We've also appreciated all of the phone calls and messages from our family and friends. It's overwhelming to realize just how many people are supporting us, and wishing us well in this life changing event. Thank you all for your encouraging words - this has been such a long, and often emotionally draining process to get to this point in our lives - we appreciate your support more than you know. I've done pretty well with my maintaining my composure so far, let's hope the waterworks don't start too early tomorrow! Please keep leaving comments and emailing us - we'll see you later!