almost forgot. can you please pray that i would sleep well on the plane? on the way over, i didn't sleep at all, and it was really rough. i think we are 18 hours to atlanta, after we fly to joberg, and then 2 or 3 more to hartford. sheesh. seems like a strange request, but if i could rest well, i think it would keep me from getting sick and really make a difference in my mental ability to adjust to life in the states again and time with family...

thanks!