Open House

Tonight was our Open House/going-away party for Julianne. We had a decent turnout, with people coming and going throughout the evening. It was great to see some friends from Skyline that we've barely seen since we moved to Coquille last year.

Julianne got to show off her boots, tell about the training and work project that await her, and have everyone sign the special t-shirt that she'll be taking with her. The younger kids played in the front yard, on the deck, and around the dining room table where the cookies were.

Our friend, Holly, spent a summer in Zambia with Teen Missions a couple years ago. She stopped by for a few minutes tonight and is planning to come back tomorrow morning to help us pack and seal Julianne's box. She's to take everything to Boot Camp in a cardboard box and they will issue her a duffel bag when she gets there. Her checked items can weigh a maximum of 40 pounds--that includes her clothes, sleeping bag--everything.

I can't believe that next Monday night will be our last night with her until she gets back. I will miss her, but I am so excited for her!