See You Soon, Not Goodbye

Today the adventure begins—we’re off to London to kick off our four-month journey! Before the excitement, though, came the hard part: goodbyes.

First, Papa and Grammy. We’ve shared the same neighborhood since I was 12, never apart for more than a month. This will be a first, and we’ll miss them deeply.

Next, Titus. Four months apart is our record by far. We dropped him at the airport as he heads into his sophomore year at Lipscomb in Nashville—cheering him on from afar.

Finally, a quick farewell to Ashton and his girlfriend Madi, who just happened to be in Portland. And then… it was just us, two small carry-ons, and a very big trip ahead.

Packing four months of clothes into one tiny suitcase and backpack was no small feat—more on that packing magic soon!Read more