Shipping up to Boston

We are about to leave for Cape Verde.  The last few days have definitely been a mixture of excitement and absolute nervousness.  Being sent off at the airport was definitely one of the hardest moments of my life.  I went to hug my mom and she started crying, which in turn made me start to cry.  I later found out that Bri-guy was also crying.  Who knew?!  My family isn't really the emotional type.  It was hard to be the one that caused some tears.  I think my family and friends know that the biggest challenge in deciding to join the Peace Corps was facing the realization that it means leaving them for awhile.  If not, there it is folks.  I'm crazy about you all.  I'm also crazy for leaving so much love and goodness.  I'll miss you tons, but we will be in touch.  I love you all more than I hate phones.  It's just about time to leave for the airport...