YIKES!!! Time is flying. It's 7:10 AM and I'm watching my usual TV show in the morning "Good Morning to America" half awake as I stayed up late last night to watch the Texas/Alabama football game.
Today will be spent packing and pulling together all the things I need to take with me. Sudie and I have never been separated for more than 10 days during our marriage. To be honest, it doesn't seem real yet that I will be away for such a long time. I know our friends will look after her. I have hired a person to plow the driveway and done all the jobs she's asked me to do around the house before I leave.
I want to tell you all how thankful, supported, and blessed I have felt since announcing my trip to Duke. Last night, Sudie and I met friends at the Clay Hill Farm restaurant for a "last supper" - had prime rib with a popover and bread pudding for desert. One of the experiences at Duke will be a night out at a restaurant. It will be interesting to compare last night with that one.
Once I leave tomorrow, I know I will need your continued virtual support by keeping in touch with me by commenting on my blog(the blue "comment" link under each blog} and/or emailing me. I check in before dinner on Sunday and I will try to blog every day, so keep checking back.
Many friends have said to me, "I can't wait to see you when you get back from Duke." I think they have "The Biggest loser" show in mind. The goal at Duke will be for me to lose a pound to a pound and a half per week while there. By this time next year, I will weigh 52+ pounds less - WOW that's awesome. When I return, I should be about 10 pounds lighter (or more!!) when I return. I tend to show the first results of a diet in my face so look there for results of my hard work. I know it will be four weeks of physical (and mental) challenges to me, but I really do believe in the adage, "no pain, no gain." This all makes be a bit apprehensive, but down deep, I know that with all I learn and experience at Duke and with your continue support, I can do this. Tomorrow will be a driving day so I suspect my next blog will be from Durham after dinner.
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God speed, Peter. We'll all miss you esecially on Monday mornings I hope your drive down will be without any snow or ice storms and you'l soon hit some warmer weather. Love, Marj
ReplyDeleteTrying again...first comment didn't seem to post. You just left the house a few minutes ago, and I am missing you already, dear husband. May this adventure be all that you have wished and prayed for-you can count on my love and support always. And don't worry about me--thanks to our friends and your preparations, I will be well taken care of. we are all in good Hands!
ReplyDeleteHugs and love--Sudie
On your way to Duke! I feel as though a part of me is going with you. (See what I just posted about social networking and you'll know part of me IS going with you.) About the time you get back I'll be leaving for Virginia. Let's hope when we both are back, singing in the choir, people will notice how hard we've been working. For sure it will be easier to button those choir robes. barb
ReplyDeleteFirst night on your journey...hope the day's drive was good and you reached your first destination without incident. You and Sudie have both started the New Year with resolve to make significant and important life changes, one day at a time. You are both an inspiration! Will miss seeing you at church in the morning.
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Thinking about you and hoping that you are in Durham, just settling in--it's SUnday, about 4 p.m. People were asking about you this morning--I said you'd gotten to Washington and were on the road today. Sending lots of hugs your way.
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