There is truly something to be said about a solid 10 hours of sleep. I walked into work yesterday, having slept only fitfully for the past week. Yesterday morning, I actually felt like I was getting sick and knew that if I didn't get some sort of rest, then I was going to be starting our trip on the wrong foot.

So I asked if I could be off today, and here I am, at home, about to get my day started.

But not before getting a good, massive amount of uninterrupted sleep. We went to bed a little after 10 last night (some wild & craaaaazy birthday, huh?)...I was in a 'hazy' area, when the phone rang. It was my parents, calling to wish me a happy birthday (sorry mom & dad, for not being more coherent!)...after I hung up the phone, I was asleep in no time, and did not wake up until 8:30 this morning. I think I remember Nathan leaving for work... but other than that... nothing.

Which is wonderful, because I feel the best I've felt in quite some time!

So I think I am going to maximize my day and get to work on things that need working on. My sister will be here shortly, and she told me to rest up, because we are going to be busy bees over the next few days! I'm glad she will be here to help me.

Before I close, one quick correction to my post yesterday, about the grant. I wasn't very specific about what I meant...and in earlier posts, I referred to a grant I was working on for work. That's the grant I was talking about yesterday, and I think I confused some people about what I meant. (it sounded right in my head, though! - which isn't saying a whole lot) Anyway, I should've expanded upon that - we actually got the grant that funds our program at work. Which means that, for at least another 3 years, we will be in operation!

And last but not least, thank you so much for all the birthday wishes & prayers, yesterday! It means so much to me - knowing that I've got such great people thinking about me!

Now, while I'm rested & feeling good, I'm going to get to work! As N's dad would say, we've only got 2 days & a 'wakeup' till liftoff!!