Counting down the hours now. This time tomorrow we will be squashed in an airplane on our nonstop flight to Rome and wearing 😷. I started to take a pic of us getting our COVID tests today but thought better of it. You’re welcome.  

Passport ✅

Passenger locator form ✅

Self declaration form ✅

Negative COVID test ✅

Checked in ✅

My bag is packed and I’m ready to go. Kim is thinking about it 🤣. In all fairness to him, he’s been crazy busy! Next post will hopefully be from Rome. 

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  1. Jo AnneSeptember 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM


    I’m super excited for you. Will be praying for safe travels with no speed bumps along the way. Make sure you pay close attention in those classes. I’ll be ready for you to teach me everything you learn. Y’all have a super time. Enjoy every minute. Love you!!

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  2. Jo AnneSeptember 7, 2021 at 5:31 PM


    p.s. it worked!!

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  3. KodySeptember 8, 2021 at 6:54 AM

    Hope you have an amazing time. Can’t wait to see your pictures.

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  4. VickiSeptember 9, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    Already miss you 😊. Have an amazing time. Waiting on your those pictures to start coming in. Tell Kim HI!

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