Here we go, here we go....

Here we go, here we go....
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Here we go!!

We started our trek an hour ago. Said sad see ya soon to D's dad and step mum, loaded the rest of the stuff into our packed van.

And reminded each other to breathe.

We have a lot of stuff in the van, half of which will be left in Indianapolis, our mid way home base but its a weeny bit overwhelming occasionally. I know we are both excited about this part of our lives but I also know that right this moment we are both going through a few sad minutes too. Not seeing good friends and family here for the next 6 months, but then seeing good friends and family throughout the rest of the country. Not having our own home but then...well, not having our own home and the expense and responsibility of that. And D stuck a photo of Tyler to the ceiling in the car, a moment to recognise the loss of her brother and the sadness around him not being here to witness this in flesh, but knowing and sensing his protection and spirit as well.

Its an interesting heart wide open, eyes wide open and expectation at its most pure, experience.

Ahh mates, at least you can say my life is never dull.

Another 278 miles till our first stop.....

Xxm