Well today was st pats... So of course I went to the parade in emmetsburg. But today was also the day I had to say bye to my family :( I have left them before but I was never going so far away. And it's really hard to know that I cant see them for a year. I am so excited for my adventure but at the same time it's hard to leave my nephews and niece. Especially when my sister just gave me another wonderfully handsome nephew to love! And just when I thought it was bad enough leaving a new little guy my other sister is going to bring another into this world that I won't even get to meet until he is at least 7 months old! Ugh well good thing there is Skype and FaceTime ... It will take some getting used to but I pray it is all worth it. Until we meet again little ones ... I love you all so much .
Oh and my sisters and brother too ;)

Thinking of you always . DB