Giorno Uno

I am in Italy. So far, we walked around a small part of Orvieto and saw the beautiful cathedral. We ate at the restaurant where we’ll be having lunch and dinner every day. I already ate a blood orange... something Sarah raved about when she got home from Italy. Boy... that was delicious. Each slice was like biting into a juice box. I am a little bit jet lagged because it is 5:30 PM here... where at home it would be 11:30 AM, and I haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep yet. Walking down these city streets, it’s hard not to feel like it’s all part of a fake Disney World set made to look like Italy. But, we are really here. It is beautiful. The view out my window is amaaazing. I don’t have a fully charged camera yet, so I had to take a picture with my laptop... it didn't come out that great but here 'tis!

No offense to anyone, but there’s one person I miss more than anyone already. That is Kaleb. I spent most of the past 9 months with him. I already have an imaginary Kaleb that I look down at. He swings his right arm when he walks, and he imitates sirens with his eyes squinted and a goofy smile. I miss the peanut.

I know Sarah had a plan to post on her blog with a picture every day that she was in Italy last Spring, but I don’t think I’ll be trying that. I will post often, but not that often. Now, don't go thinking I don't care about everyone at home :). I will share my great moments and colorful pictures with you. I just don't want to get too distracted with "Oh, I have to post today!" when there is a short time frame (an hour and a half) each day when I can catch up with emails and uploading photos and such. I will do my best, though, to keep those interested updated with my journeys and memories-in-the-making in Italy. Thanks so much for all the prayers, I can DEFINITELY feel them working in me. I have been more excited about this than ever and I believe that this is the right time in my life for this experience. After seeing Orvieto, meeting people, and getting to meet and hear stories from Matt Doll (the coordinator), I feel at peace right where I am.

PS - If you want to chat or Skype with me, the time to do it is between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM your time.