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Old 04-01-2016, 07:23 AM   #1
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East meets west...

3 days to go! 2 days until we make the 6 hour drive to New Hampshire.

I've had a brutal flu this week. The real bonifide flu that lasts a good week. Praying the rest of my family doesn't get it. Couldn't get out of bed for two days! One daughter has a very sore throat, but I'm pretty sure it's a cold virus and not my flu.

It was super fun to hear our listener celebration this week, especially since Abby's birthday was mentioned on her birthday : ).

Anyway, this sums up the anticipation right now:

http://www.passporter.com/articles/T...nd-Resort.html
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My daughter is doing her mental preparation....

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So sorry you've been ill. for a quick recovery!
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Lots of that you're 100% for your trip.
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Thanks for the moral support, everyone!
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So excited for you, and I loved the article as it was so similar to my own list before our first trip!
Aww, thanks very much : )
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It's getting real! All packed and feeling about 90% recovered from the flu. So thankful for that!
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Jars you planning any live updates? Hope you're the only one who ends up with flu! That wouldn't make for a great trip.
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