Travel Plans Confirmed

On this Thanksgiving weekend...
I'm writing today to announce that we really are leaving.  Soon.
Visas confirmed.  Tickets purchased.  Quite honestly I'm filled with nervous excitement as we plan our last little bit here in Texas.  With all that has to be done, I feel like I'm coordinating a three ring circus.  Well, co-coordinating.  We have a running list of all that is needed to complete in the next couple of weeks, and with everything we mark off, we seem to add two more.  Most notably is packing.  We've trimmed down what we're actually taking quite a bit, and that I love.  I love that when we arrive, it will be with the essentials only.  I do feel lighter every time we sell an item, donate unwanted clothes, or empty a drawer of junk.  But, there's more to be done, so I'll keep this short.
First, details.
We board the plane in Dallas on the evening of Monday, 15 December.
After a layover in L.A., it's on to Brisbane, where we arrive in the morning on Wednesday the 17th.  In the Spring.
One night in Brisbane, and then it's another plane to Rockhampton, Queensland.
A short drive later, we'll arrive in our new home, Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.
I really can't wait!

So on this Thanksgiving weekend, I'll end with words of thankfulness...
For our new home.  For the kindness of Anne in Yeppoon, who has been a voice of knowledge and comfort.  For family we have enjoyed seeing during the holiday, and who we will miss, until they come visit, which they should do!  For our children's friends, who happily make leaving hard for them, and with whom we are making lasting memories in our remaining time.  For comfort food, especially pumpkin pie and Rosas.  For our family members, the dogs, who we will miss greatly.  For our friends, who will be expected to keep in touch, if not come visit us.  For the free time I have had to catch my breath and reinvigorate my love of medicine. 
For the children, who have embraced this change as the adventure that it is. 
And, finally, I am most thankful for Tricia. 

15 days until departure,
Peter