Grazie mille!!

Buongiornata!  I just want to do a quick "THANK YOU" to everyone who wrote me such kind notes at the 4th of July "Lake Party", and to everyone who has sent me words of encouragement over the last few weeks.  It takes mail a little bit of time to make it across the pond, and I've been getting few cards and letters each day for the last few days. 

Honestly, I can't say THANK YOU enough.  It really means so much to me to have family and friends thinking about us and praying for us during this time.  I think I speak for John Ralph as well when I say it means a lot.  He hasn't gotten any mail yet, but I know he will enjoy reading letters from people back home.

You guys are just the best.  :)