Daddy left for Egypt!!

We got up at 5:15 this morning to take Daddy to the church to meet the mission team to leave for Egypt. Lots of excitement, nerves and a few tears! It was a much harder day than I had anticipated. All three of the kids teared up when they told him goodbye. Which was probably the only reason I didn't! Twelve days is a long time. It will be the longest that we've been apart since we married 11 years ago. However, I know that he will be doing great things and we have never been prouder of him. To read about his trip check out http://scottmilderegypt.blogspot.com. I'll link it on the side of this blog.

After the bus left, we went with friends to IHOP and had pancakes and were back home by 8:30. By 9 we were all in the bed asleep!!! We took about a 3 hour nap!

Not long after we got up, for the 2nd time, Scott called to let us know he was safely in Chicago. They had a three hour layover before their flight to Frankfurt. All 3 kids got to talk to him, which I think helped.

To take our minds off of Daddy leaving we went with friends to see Ice Age. But, bedtime brought a few more tears. We all prayed together for Daddy to have a safe trip and for the time to pass quickly! :) Bless their hearts. I know 12 days seems like an eternity for them...cuz it kinda does for me!!

We set the oven clock to Egypt time and they each have an atlas that we studied Dad's route to Egypt in. In fact, Grace and Mandy fell asleep with it tonight.

Many of you have asked about our big vacation for the year. We are going to Disney for Thanksgiving, and with Scott joining the mission team for Egypt, we decided not to do a big road trip this summer. We are still planning our annual trip to Padre Island, which will be a wonderful opportunity to spend some family time together the week after Scott returns!

Blessings,

Leslie