Goodbyes In Sweet Home

Tonight was great, my fellow javelin coach and his family graciously opened their home tonight to throw me a going away party. It was great to see so many people before I leave for my adventure. I have truly been blessed these last few years living in Sweet Home and I would not have traded any of it for the world. When I first arrived in Sweet Home i tried my best to skim under the radar, but the people here in Sweet Home have truly embraced me and pulled me into their community. I am so thankful for all the friends I have made here in the last few years, I am so blessed! Thank you all!!!  

17 days...

Well there are now 17 days before I leave. I received some Yen in the mail today, so once I get to Japan I can buy things. 100 Yen is about $1.25.

20 days...

I have 20 days until I leave for Japan. I have sent my things to Japan and have my Visa to get into Japan. Now it seems that I have 20 days to spend time with the people I love and go hiking. I know these next 20 days will go by all too quickly.