Almost Time

I should be finishing some of our Embassy paperwork, grading papers, getting my sub folder ready, but I needed a quick break. We board the plane around noon tomorrow and end up on the other side of the world about 12 hours later (afternoon R time). I'm sure I'll be exhausted, but I plan on staying up extra late tonight so that I can sleep on the plane tomorrow (and to pack, clean, and get ready for a week away from home). Right now, we're not expecting to bring her home on this visit, but we know God also has the plan that counts. What a great surprise it would be if the judge granted us custody immediately!! I'm sure my nerves will get the best of me when we get on the bus to head to her region. I haven't broken down yet, but, I haven't had time either. Of all weeks for us to travel--2nd observation for me with the new TN teacher evaluation series, week after being on vacation, grades are due for report cards, the house is a wreck. Luckily, Eric's mom is coming. At least the house will look good when I get home and there won't be any laundry! She always cleans when she stays. I couldn't ask for a better mother-in-law. I hate that we're missing Jules last two ballgames, but I think she'll have tournaments when we return. JD is missing the fall festival, because of his sister's ballgames. sorry bud.

We're ready!!!(I think).