The next 6 hours 57 minutes and 33 seconds may be of the most slowly passing time in our lives. To say that Lindsey, Lane, and I are anxious for our pilgrimage is an incredible understatement. Sitting here , in Sioux Falls, it is almost impossible to do anything but think about the extrodinary experience that awaits us this next week. I cannot even begin to estimate the number of times I've checked my suitcase and backpack to make sure I had absolutely everything I might need for this journey including, but not limited to: my address book for postcards, list of people I need to buy souvenirs for, the numerous rosaries to be blessed by Pope Francis, euros, lists of prayer intentions for on the trip, italian term dictionary, maps, itinerary, journals, toothbrush, fanny pack, pictures that some amazing kids drew for me, my camera, and above all my sanity. To me it is almost more challenging to stay calm and collective than the packing itself. Though a bit overwhelmed at the moment, God willing, we each have all we need to reek the benefits from the journey ahead.
Tomorrow, Sunday, morning we load a bus that will take us to the Minneapolis airport where we will, hopefully, pass through customs with ease and begin our 11 hour flight to Rome. Althouh some would say our journey begins in the morning, I would have to disagree to an extent. This trip is the product of over a year's work of preparation by innumerable people. A sincere thanks to everyone again. We will do our absolute best to keep you all up to date on our journey.
Please keep all of us in your prayers!
Buon Giorno!
-Cecilia
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