Hello All,

Just want to update everyone. Me and mom leave on Sunday for our trip to Italy. We are so excited to go! We are going to blogging on a blog that we created if you didn't get the email our blog is at http://www.colleenandbeckyitaly2008.blogspot.com . We will try to post when ever we have Internet access.

I am so excited but I am so nervous. I don't like to fly so that will be interesting being on at plane for 16hrs. I think my nerves are getting the best of me. But with all the plane crashes in the last month it just makes me super nervous, I have only thrown-up a couple of times but it just keeps getting worse.

I like to reflect on the influence that everyone in our family has had on me. It is interesting to see how family interactions can change the way you live and the way that you think. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for bad but I have always learned from it all. I am so blesst to have such a diverse family with such fierce opinions! I am grateful for those who have stood up for the under dog and the person that has been discarded. I have grown from examples that have always taught tolerance and love and for that I will always be grateful.

I just want you guys to know that I love you all for everything!

I will see most of you soon! I hope that you guys in Florida are all well. I have been concerned with all of the storms so far this year and pray that you will not have to deal with that anytime.

Becky