I've spent the past few days running around and soaking up every piece of Atlanta that I can.  I'm an incredibly lucky person, and I'm going to have such a hard time being away from everyone and everything that I love so dearly.  I know that 2 months will go quickly, but right now, it feels like forever.  I've cried a ton in the past few days, and I get the feeling tomorrow is not going to be pretty.  I'm all packed though, which is actually a process I enjoy.  And I'm back on my parents' porch, which is a pretty good place to be for my last night in Georgia for awhile.   I've got a few days to catch up on, and I'm exhausted, so I'm sorry these aren't more thoughtfully presented.

I'm Thankful...
5/22/11
1. for walks around my neighborhood.  I took my last one for awhile on Sunday afternoon.  I love the pretty houses, giant trees, and normal looking families in my neighborhood.  It's a happy place.
2.  for laying by the pool in my new beautiful bathing suit. 
3.  for $20 house cash at Hand in Hand for Funday Sunday.  We had dirt cheap pitchers of beer, and the group of people made it a pretty perfect impromptu summer Sunday. 

5/23/11
1.  for a good day at work.  I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  I freakin love my co-workers.
2.  for movies with Jaiah.  He is the funniest, loudest, most interactive movie-goer I've ever met, and I love it.  Love that kid like crazy.  He let me cry in the parking lot for awhile as I had my first big meltdown, and he hugged me through it.  I have the best friends.
3.  for sleep.  I hadn't had any up until Monday night, and even those 5 hours felt wonderful.

5/24/11
1.  for adorable 2 year olds.  I taught a cute kid with no clue of how to say an English word how to give high fives.  I remembered why I love that job.
2.  for good updates on patients.  It means way more to me than I realize.
3.  for great friends who take you out for hamburgers and beer.  I laughed up until the last 5 minutes, and then I bawled like a baby as I had to say goodbye to each of my favorite men.  I know those guys will never read this, but I love them so much.  It's hard to picture meals or beer or laughing that hard without them for the next 2 months. 

5/25/11
1.  for finally getting some sleep.  It makes all the difference.
2.  for the calm of home.  Kati and Jess were wonderful today, but I was a wreck, and I settled down slightly when I got to my parents' house. 
3.  for a life that I love enough that it breaks my heart to leave it, even for a short time.  I am incredibly lucky. 

Tomorrow's the big day!  Pray for me and my family, if that's something you do.  I know they're worried sick.  Love you all!