November 28, 2003
Miami, FL

Happy Thanksgiving!

God is good. We are being shown great Southern Hospitality and I am sure we've packed on a few pounds already. The food is great and we just love the people from Kelley's church - we can't get enough of them!

We live four of us in a Kim's apartment - all to ourselves which is an added bonus since we can just chill together around the pool and I can also go to the gym whenever I feel like to get some exercise We're loving it. Even simple things like running water, beds, chairs and space to walk around make a nice brake from the confinements of our sailboat which is safely tucked away at Randy's place in Key Largo. That we have a great place with leather couches, air conditioning, pool surrounded with the palm trees, hot tub, sauna (who would use that here?!) and gym are all too amazing for us. What a great place. We are blessed beyond any expectations we may had.

We are also watching tones of movies and generally relaxing and taking it slow, but today we had a Thanksgiving dinner at Kelley's sister Kim, who lend us her apartment.

Speaking of food, Laurie send us a little surprise from Toronto. She gave Kelley some cash to take us out for a steak. Well, Kell and her mom drove us to this very posh (and expensive I may add) restaurant where we were served first class meal which would go down to history as one of the most fine meals we had. I'll have mercy on my readers here and spare the details least you all slide off your chairs with watering mouths!

It's crazy how relaxing and comfortable we are right now. It's almost hard to think that in not too long we'll open completely new chapter in our journey where all those comforts may soon be but a memory. But for now we'll take it all! Kelley we love you and your family and your church. Thank you all for making it so amazing!

(M)