Over the past 15 months or so, Dan and I have been dreaming, planning, talking, reviewing, revising, researching, figuring, budgeting and sharing our fears. For many months, he and I were the only people on earth who knew about Our Trip, it was our secret dream. We needed each other so much in those early months to work through all these emotions that kept sprouting up.

A couple of weeks ago Dan and I were talking about the great changes we've seen in other people after revealing the news of Our Trip. We are constantly amazed by the support and the number of people who say they wish they could do what we're doing. Deep down we really want them to do whatever it is they dream of too because it feels great!

As we continued to talk about the changes Our Trip will bring to us personally, and in our marriage and with our children, we agreed to welcome that change. Then a light came on for Dan and after reflecting on our months of planning, he said:

"You know, Becky, we haven't even left the driveway and Our Trip has already started."