Ready or not Kyrgyzstan here she comes!

This is Alisha's mom, and she wanted me adding a post giving everyone an update. We dropped off Alisha at the airport this afternoon, and she is well on her way to Kyrgyzstan. It was funny when we got there the lady checking her luggage never heard of Kyrgyzstan, and she was quite puzzled on why a teenage girl would be going there. It has been a bit of a stressful week, but I knew I would be relieved once she got on that plane. There has been so many things to do, to finalize everything and get everything packed. It was a bit of a puzzle packing everything, and unfortunately we pulled out the peanut butter from one of the luggages, that was for Dave and Jayne Schooler and put it in the carry on, because the luggage weighed to much. For some reason they wouldn't allow the peanut butter to go on the carry on. I was so bummed. I'm sorry Jayne I know you wanted some peanut butter!!!!

It was hard saying goodbye to Alisha today, but I have a peace about what she is doing, and I know she will come back a better person for going. There is no way to go to a country like Kyrgyzstan and not change.

Alisha I want to let you know that I love you and I'm proud of you for thinking outside the box. You are willing to do things most kids your age would never dream of. You are a great daughter and a great sister. I'm so grateful that I have you for my daughter. Take care, and I'll talk to you soon!

Alisha and all her luggage!

Alisha and Josh walking through the airport!

Waisting some time in the airport!

Me sneaking a kiss while I could!

Andrew of course can't give enough kisses!

Andrew trying to be good while trapped in the stroller!

Alisha says goodbye to her sister Megan!

Alisha says goodbye to her brother Andrew!

Alisha says goodbye to her boyfriend Josh!

Alisha says goodbye to her dad!

Me and Alisha say our goodbyes!