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Well, a late night of packing and double checking the packing has resulted in one 16-year-old ready for Italy...we think! Her suitcase came in right under the 50 pound limit (by our bathroom scale) so we think she'll be good to go. She has to be at the airport at 1:30 this afternoon. She is flying American to Chicago, then British Airways to London, then on to Sicily. I don't know all the exact times of arrivals, etc.

Since her treatment on Tuesday she has had a terrible headache so we hope she gets better as her trip begins. Off in a few minutes to take her to the airport. Will post more later!

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It' about 4:30 here and Ashley should be close to Chicago. From there she flies to London and then to Italy. I think she arrives in Italy tomorrow around 4:30 in the afternoon....so they'll be tired. We took some photos at the airport and I'll post one or two later. 

Her suitcase weighed 50 pounds right on the dot...weight limit is 50 pounds without an extra charge. Leave it to Ashley & Robin to get it right on the nose.

I think her headache was starting to ease up. From what Robin read online the headaches tend to last about 48 hours after a treatment. So Ashley should be fine by the time she gets there. 

In the car going to the airport Ashley had to listen to my "Don'ts"....don't follow anyone anywhere, don't ever leave the group, don't give out personal information, etc. Then Robin began the "Where is...." quiz. Where is your English pound money, where is your bag of electronic converters, etc. 

There are about 15 going and they were all excited. Keep them all in your prayers for safe travel and for their safety while they are there! This will be an incredible experience for Ashley as she shares her faith personally with other kids her age.