We leave today

I have been awake since 3:30 this morning-I cannot sleep,I know I have more to do, but can't seem to get moving--so I am writing this blog!
Our plane leaves at 3:20 today.I should be excited, but this trip is filled more with trepidation than anticipation. Last Tuesday, I said good-bye to my daughter for 4 months, today I say good-bye to my son for 4 months--this is very hard-my heart physically hurts. They both say"Mom, we will be fine!", which I know is true---they are wonderful,resourceful young adults--it is me who is not fine---I have been a mother, a wife , a teacher-for a long time--but always in my home--now I will be out of my element--away from all my supports and given a challenge of a lifetime (actually of Stan's chance for life) I am honored and thankful that I can be there for my husband ,but this is just a little daunting.
We are supposed to be staying(temporarily) at St Dominic's Garden Village--which is actually St Dominic's convent remodeled--we get a room with twin beds and a private bath--we'll let you know tomorrow how these living arrangements will work out (or not). Also tomorrow, we will try to get the "lay of the land" since Stan has no tests scheduled tomorrow--he does have them scheduled ALL DAY (from 7:30am-6pm) on Thursday and Friday.
Stan is packing now! (you would not want him to be early- that would be out of character). I packed, but still have too much stuff---I have to take out the things I MIGHT need and just take those things I WILL need--this is easier than it sounds. This also leaves me with an unbelievably heavy suitcase and carry-on.
I need to say, once again, how blessed Stan and I feel to have such wonderful friends and family---we will miss everyone very much, so PLEASE keep in touch!
So--I'll talk to y'all from Texas next time.
Leslie