11/10/2009 - Goodbye for awhile

Dear Steamboat, West Coast and East Coast families, Well, I've finally made it to the staging of my adventure in Africa. Please know that I shall keep all of you in my heart while I am away. Your support and encouragement has meant the world to me; thank you. Hopefully, my love for all of you will travel the lands and seas I cross and land on your shoulders, stick there and sleepily pop a smiley head up when you need a hug from Rusty! I already miss you, but know this is the path I was destined to take. Stay safe, happy and filled with all that helps make the world warm and cozy!