AND THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

August 18 6:45 am. After saying tearful goodbyes to parents and older children we are checked in and waiting for 8:30 boarding for our flight.

There are many people we need to thank for their support and encouragement. First off will be parents, older children, sister and her family. Thank you for your love and support and for being there for us always.

. .... Who, I know are sad we are leaving, but happy for us for the change we are making. Then there are many others, too many to name, but we will touch on some: Thad Allen (at Edward Jones)who helped us get our money in line, talked with us about the move and prayed for us and with us. Midway Wholesale employees who did not want me to go, but were excited that we were making this change. John Osello who found out in March we were making the change and told me that I could work until the actual time came. Customers at Midway Wholesale who, when talking to, were excited for us. Friends at churches both in Wichita and Topeka. You are all invited to come see us when we get settled. Just have to get yourselves there. We promise we will provide room and accommodation and a tour of the beautiful beaches and islands the Philippines have and of course our world-famous roasted pig. Flor will probably add to this list when we layover in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Mike