Home Sweet Home...

...well, at least temporarily. I finally arrived in Brentwood, Tennessee on June 24th. In my first seven days, I lived in three houses, drove two cars, saw 10 potential places to buy, was in 5 airports, was in 3 states, and worked full time. In my second week here - I am feeling it - transition has set in!!! Of course, it doesn't help that I have such high expectations of myself.

The house you see is my 'country refuge' which I have available to me through the end of October. Translated - that means I have until the end of October to find something else!! I am renting from a lovely lady named Marianne. I have the upstairs bedroom (you can see it on the far right - the window behind the branches). It's a lovely farm house originally built in 1922. There are five women living on the 20 acres of property (little cottages); they all make great neighbors. What's nice is it is out in the country, but very close to all the 'necessities in life'.

It was great seeing so many of you during my travels, but I have to say, I was so ready to unpack my suitcases!! A special thank you to those of you who gave me a place to lay my head, loaned me cars, took me out for special meals, and in general - spent time listening to me talk about all of the transitions in my life. I think of my friends in Mercy Ships, often - and am in touch with many of them over instant message and/or telephone, but I also am absolutely loving being a part of Hope Force and seeing all of our plans get put in motion. More of that to come, later, but for right now, I wanted to let you know that I finally made it 'home' thanks to so many of you. And thanks to those of you who've recently joined my support team. I am truly blessed! I would love to hear how all of you are doing!