New Departures

They are off and already the house is quiet (could that be because every one else is still sleeping?)

Louissa, Jamie, and Julia left a bit before 8:00 this morning, heading to JFK with Team Spain 2006. They will invest three weeks of their lives in the church in Spain. I know God's heart for the Spanish people and I am confident that this team will bring blessing to them.

The house has been in a bit of a whirlwind with suitcases and laundry and CDs being burned and last minute trips to Wal*Mart for all those last minute purchases. Half and hour ago there were four suitcases (David Perry, also a team member, has been staying here), several carry ons, and all kinds of instruments -- all lined up in my hallway and sitting here and there. Now they are gone. Liana, Camilla, and I will gather up the piles left behind, find proper homes for all of it, and carve out some order once again. And then...

Don't tell anyone but I think it may remain a bit quieter.

The drivers and older helpers are gone, it's true, but the schedule can be a bit more unified since the ones remaining (save Josh and Carina) will be ordered by yours truly. Still, I am not completely deceived. I know that it will be busy. Always, Patsy Cline will open soon, and rehearsals for The Sound of Music commence as well. Just the same, it will be less busy.

And that should be interesting change of pace! I'll let you know how it goes.