7 May 2014

I’m as ready as I can be for my big trip to Jerusalem. Now to pare down the large pile of stuff I’ve set aside to take with me into something more reasonable and more manageable. I’m actually going to be glad to get on a plane to stop. (I’m sure about 4 hours into my 15-hour flight I will have had enough!)

My cousin arrives tomorrow. She is coming to be part of a 9-person team of which I am captain to walk in the Susan G. Komen walk for the cure Saturday. She is coming early to see Bao Bao at the zoo. Also, something I’m really excited about is two of the lion cubs (born in January) will go on display Friday and I will be there!

My Eva (my cat) is doing great! I never thought she would do so well—she was so very sick 6 weeks ago. I have not even given her any medicine since Saturday. It makes me feel so much better about leaving her.

I’ve seen quite a number of you out and about and it’s always great to see you.

In faith, Ann