Almost there!

I'm so excited I can barely stand it! I leave Monday, June 8th at 3:00 from the GR airport, then fly to Detroit. I have a couple hour layover and then head straight for the UK. I'll arrive in Oxford about 10 am or so on Tuesday. My Skype name is sharon_keegan, so add me to your contacts so we can talk while I'm there! I'm planning on taking a webcam with me, so we can even video skype! My packing is nearly done; I've been collecting things for weeks now. I'm trying hard to only take one suitcase because I'll be partially responsible for taking care of two little boys. Their mom will be with us, but I want to have one hand free at all times! Today is my last day of work until Aug. 17. I can't say I'm too upset about that, but it does mean finances will be tight this summer. Thank goodness for my savings account!

On a side note, my church has this cool program where people can provide goods and physical help to others in the church that have needs. I've been dying to learn how to play the violin for years, and a month or so ago I put out the word that I wanted one. Someone has responded and is giving me her violin! I won't get it until Sunday afternoon, so I'll only have one day before I leave to get started. I think it will help me when I'm on my way home from Europe, to have something at home waiting for me to tackle. I like projects and having goals. Anyway, I guess that is all for now. I imagine my next post will be from Oxford in my dorm room!