Today I am at school like any other Wednesday. Michaela has been gone for over two weeks now and I miss her like crazy! You don't realize how much you rely on some people for emotional support until they are gone and you don't have them to lean on. She sound like she is doing so well though. Every email and post are upbeat and I have even gotten to skype with her once. Below are pictures of Michaela and Mom on their trip to Swaziland in the fall of 2010.

Life goes on, and on, and on. Sometimes it feels like my life continues on without it moving anywhere at all. I am getting older, getting grumpier and getting more cynical everyday but I am not moving forward with my plans. I feel I am following God's leading but can not help be impatient.

The family left for Atlanta yesterday. Today at nine in the evening, Michaela's plane will take off and she will be gone to Swaziland for three months. The last week has been a crazy whirlwind of shopping trips, packing, late nights and last minute hang out times. Our last big celebration was going to Outback and seeing Expendables 2, much to Mother's dismay:) It was violent but so epic. It even had Chuck Norris in it ... and he told a Chuck Norris joke. Best movie ever!!! Just because of that one thing. The pictures are of Michaela and I this week. Mom had to take pictures for Michaela's prayer cards and she got a little carried away!