The adventures begin......

     Four members of our family are venturing into their new future by moving from Chicago to Austin.  Their farewells are over, now the adventures begin!

"Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring."  Nelson Algren

     They are leaving the snow and cold behind for the enviable winter warmth of Austin.....the live music capital of the world, a mecca for runners, year-round golf, and new opportunities of all kinds.  I can think of some people (ahem) who may be visiting them often in the winter months, and not only to enjoy their charming company, which we do love so much.
     Seriously, it takes bravery and character to leave one's comfort zone and the safety of the known, even with the knowledge of new joys and experiences ahead.  We respect and honor you for that.   
    "The Unknown".   Doesn't the phrase get your heart to beating just a little bit faster?   There is the excitement of new places to explore, new best friends you haven't met yet, all sorts of doors to be opened and firsts to experience.  It will be wonderful.  You just have to enjoy the ride.
     "Remember what Bilbo used to say:  It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.  You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." (J.R.R. Tolkien). 
     This is just the start of a wonderful journey into your future.  Safe travels.

    "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from safe harbor.  Catch the tradewinds in your sails. Explore.  Dream.  Discover."
                             Mark Twain