17 ... Going once? Going twice?

17 visitors!  Who would have ever guessed I would have so many visitors in less than 6 months?  Sadly, I actually had to say "no" to five friends who wanted to visit in March/April because I simply ran out of time.  I still feel bad about not being able to host that last crew ... but I finally decided that I needed at least a few weeks to myself before this experience was over (hard to believe my time is coming to an end so quickly!).  Of course had I been staying longer, I would have said the more the merrier!!  And I had a good handful of friends who expressed true interest in visiting, but it never worked out for one reason or another (probably because my calendar was already booked!).

I am truly blessed for all of my friends and family and thankful to everyone who has been a part of this journey - whether visiting in person, keeping in touch via phone and email, or reading this crazy blog =)