Back in Nashville

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I wanted to post an update that we have arrived back in Nashville (our final leg of the US journey before Kenya).

We left Knoxville yeterday and said goodbye to little Tucker *sniff*. Thanks ever so much to my mom-in-law Cheryl, who is caring for him and our little garden seedlings which we hope will have sprouted when we come back from Kenya. We have started taking our malaria pills, which as Tony says, means "there's no turning back"😊. We still have a few things to do before we leave for Kenya on Monday, and are busy getting things done and enjoying time with family and friends. We are looking forward to the graduation party my mom is throwing us on Saturday!

I also wanted to say that I have so enjoyed reading the comments and messages left by those of you reading and responding. This blog is helping us to feel connected with you. I promise to do my best to keep it updated as much as possible while we are in Kenya.

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Photos

Cheryl and Tom
Tony's mom Cheryl and Tom, at a restaurant in Knoxville.

Out to dinner
Tony and I at the same restaurant. My hair was straight until that night...

Tucker says goodbye
Tucker, along with his furry companions for 2 months: Scooby, Burgundy, and Bruce.

BFF
My best friend Christy and her little ones. We ate at a Chick-Fil-A for lunch, and I was once more reminded that I wasn't in Seattle anymore when I heard Christian music playing at the restaurant!

Little Bro
I still can't believe my little brother is a man now!

Reverend Father
My dad, the pastor!

Comments

[Pastor Tom]

We will pray for you
Thanks again, Starla, for those great pictures. We will pray for you that your Kenya Trip will be safe and productive. Pastor Tom

[alicea]

Chick-Fil-A
I'm sooo sad:( you had waffle fries and we don't get any! Antoher East Coast delicacy we Seattleites are missing out on.

[Sue]

Tucker's little face behind the gate
just made me want to cry! But it looks like there's a dacshund in the pack so he'll be fine. :-) He'll be very well taken care of and when you get back he'll recognize your scent right away and it will be like you'd never left! Safe journey! We have you on the prayer list....