Coming round the corridor I could see my “new” family – I couldn’t help but smile. My dad comes forward to give me a big hug. I feel him tremble with anxiousness, as I must be too. Then I got hugs from my siblings – Danielle & Keith, Ricky, Brittany and Alexis. And I’m handed…

All packed and ready to go! Still trying not to think about it too much. Everyone keeps asking if I’m nervous, but nervous is not the right description. Excited is more like it! Houston here I come! Next: I Arrive

In just 48 short hours I will be sitting in my dad’s house. How exciting! I’m trying not to think about it too much, else I might just drive myself nutty! Check back often – I’ll try to keep the journal going while I’m visiting in Houston. ~Nicole Next: Tomorrow!