New Caledonia

It is true TJ has finally left the US!!! WE got an email from him Thursday that he was leaving Friday! Yup, just like that. 6 months waiting for a visa and right in the middle of the Swine flu. I guess the travel office for the church decided to get him out sooner than later. He called Saturday from New Zealand, and we are anxiously awaiting word that he has arrived safely in New Caledonia. He, and we, are hoping he still remembers some French after 2 months in Chicago. Needless to say h is jet lagged and giddy. New Caledonia is 14 hours ahead of us ( see clock on right) , so hopefully he will adjust quickly.