My last days in the US - Catch-up Post #1

Well, this is well over due… But here-goes.


My last weeks home were filled with crazed preparation and the chance to see friends and some family before heading out. One of my high school friends, Carol and her hubby Kevin from Chicago came to Lisa and Jim’s in Rochester where I met them for a weekend hang out. We also hooked up a camera and connected to Joel so everyone could chat with him as well. It was a perfect way to spend my last weekend in the states.



Picture of everyone with Joel via Skype:







My “work friend” Kirsten came to Duluth to hang out and take me to St Paul the night before I flew out. We had a great time! Did some hanging out by the lake, managed a last trip to Amazing Grace coffee shop, Taco Bell, DQ and I got in one last caribou at the airport!

I must publicly thank Kirsten for ALL her help in my final hours of getting ready. YOU ARE A GODDESS!! She took care of some of the last minute cleaning stuff that I SO wanted to get done but was pressed for time!! Not to mention errand running and then driving me down to St Paul!! Thank you for making my last day fun and fairly stress free! I REALLY appreciate it!

And besides the academy I also have to thank Jeff who was, as always, an AMAZING amount of help and had endless patients in shopping for luggage, underwear and all the other travel needs! :) I can NOT imagine the stress I would have had with out your help!

My last night in the states I spent with Joel’s Dad David and his wife Judi Swan! They made me feel so comfortable and welcome. We enjoyed a Perkins breakfast for my send off and also David’s birthday before I left.