And they're off! (The First Wave, anyway)

This morning, Pete and I headed over to the Ervin's at about 6:45--everyone was up, and Brenda was masterminding the packing of the car, which Rich cooked breakfast for the troops.  Nancy and Bud Haugh were there, too, seeing Tristan off.  It was C-C-C-C-OLD...brrrr....  But the sun was on the rise, and there was no snow in sight.  The six travelers waited patiently for me to snap this picture...then we had a moment of prayer, asking God's blessing.  The "Thanks be to God" in response to my "Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord" was heartfelt--probably because they all wanted to get in the truck, where it was much warmer!!  I got good shots of the car slowly backing up the driveway and getting underway--check the picture link to the left.

Godspeed, Rich, Brenda, Chris, Caitlin, Taylor and Tristan!!

Bright and early tomorrow morning, the next wave flies out of Pease--See you bright and early tomorrow, gang!