Off to Kenya tomorrow morning!

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We have had a wonderful few days here with family and friends. My mom surprised me with a visit from Aunt Suzie! She told some whoppers to get us to the airport (we had some suspicions, believe me!), where Aunt Suzie was waiting to be picked up. What a treat to see her (thanks so much for coming!!).

The graduation party was so much fun! My mom put tons of work into making a lovely graduation party/sendoff to Kenya. The party had a Kenya theme to it and yummy food. Tony's Dad and his family were there (along with Tony's little sister Julia); Cheryl and Tom drove from Knoxville for the event. I was able to reunite with many friends from my high school days. Also, former missionaries to Kenya, the Goulds, came to share with us. They spoke about Kenya, and sang a song in Swahili before saying a blessing over our trip. Thanks so much to Mom, and all of those who helped make this such a memorable occasion!!

Well, it's 1 am, and Tony and I are going over our last-minute preparations for leaving on the trip tomorrow. Please remember us in your prayers as we venture off to Africa!

One last thing: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!

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Photos

Tony and Tammy
We were so happy to have Tammy over for a family dinner.

Aunt Suzie and Starla
Thank you so much for flying all the way from N.C. for us! I love you lots.

Nana and Papa
My precious grandparents!

Tony and Cheryl
Mother and son.

Incredible cake topper
The amazing cake topper my mom had made! It's me and Tony:).

Little bro
Josh and his goofy smile.

BFF's
My good friends, Katie and Christy.

Old High School crew
Lots of old friends, and their expanding families.

The Browns
Tony and his dad's family.

Nana!
She helped out so much with all of the extra work.

The fam
My family, outside of a restaurant in Gallatin after church.

Comments

[Cheryl]

Thinking of you
Starla, I'm thinking of you as you are headed off to Africa. That's one continent I have never been! You'll have to share lots of pictures and stories when you get back. I'm sure you both will have a fun and blessed time there.