i was up at 3 this morning and took shelly to the airport at 4. i was heartbroken to see her go, but i knew she had to. i know it is only a few days but it is still hard. i guess i am a little lonely here in this small state. it will be soon though that i will be on a plane to see all of our family. i am excited and nervous all at the same time.

the weather is beautiful here. i could not ask for a sunnier day. i am off to work.