And overwhelmed, and thankful are just a few words to describe some of what I felt yesterday at my going-away party.  My head is still swimming!  I can't say thank you enough to everyone who made it, you have no idea how much that meant to me.  It was so great to see everyone!  I love you all so much and just being able to think back on your support yesterday will probably help me through some rough patches of home sickness.

Thanks to Mom, Chris, and Jess especially!  They did a wonderful job of keeping me in the dark about everything.  Wow, I am officially one week away from leaving.  Everyone kept asking if I am ready - I am, but I honestly can't describe exactly what all I'm feeling right now.  I've pretty much been numb for about the last week.  Maybe because I've been waiting so long, I've already read all of the books I could find, I've said most of my good-byes, and I'm getting pretty nervous.  But yesterday was a nice way to shake some of that off and get really excited again.  I appreciate all of the interest and support.  You guys are amazing! 

So once again, THANK YOU!! to everyone who organized, attended, and cleaned up yesterday.  It was amazing!