Well, folks, it is the end of the 2005 Texas World Tour. I've completed the "final pack," where I switch my packing around for air travel as opposed to car travel, and try to cram any t-shirts and brochures I haven't given away into my suitcase. I'm thinking about buying a new carry-on... in a year, I've worn this one into the ground. It is literally busting at the seams today.

Actually I'm a bit nervous about flying this morning... just my luck that as I was eating breakfast and watching TV, the Today show did a feature on surviving plane crashes. So I now know not to wear polyester on the flight (I'm not) and how to brace myself during impact. Actually, I did find out some heartening statistics-- 56% of all people in plane crashes actually survive the crash, and there are five million takeoffs for every fatality. So even if I do get in a crash, I have a 50-50 chance. And thanks to the Today show, I know what to do to survive. Um, yeah. Please send up a prayer for my safe travel home... I'm really, really wanting to get back to Kentucky today and see a certain someone ;).

I have to leave for the airport now. Check in tomorrow for some reflections on the overall tour. Goodbye, Texas!!

"Since my youth, O God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, O God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your might to all who are to come." --Psalm 71:17-18

Kelsey