Already our day has been filled with excitement. We have been blessed by the people in our small group and also by everyone else who have followed us south. Everyone has made this journey the success if is. We are now enroute with our rental car looking for the nearest Greyhound Station. Some may think, "No Problem". Some may find out that in this area things are not as they seem to be. Some signs remain, some buildings do not. Some businesses are here, but not in the same place they once existed. The first Bus Station is a bust... NO CAN DO !! So we drive off with the cart still in the trunk. "OH NO !! We arrive at the Treasure Bay Casino which has been generous enough to offer us lodging and a great discount for friends and family. Our room is awesome looking over the waters of the Gulf. We are not far from our group. We enjoy well wishes and gifts from all over. We look around and cannot again believe our good fortune. Photos to take as we sit on the balcony and look at the beauty surrounding this area. After taking advantage of the shower and changing into civilian clothes that have arrived with the kids, we are ready to go downstairs. After all we are in a Casino. John and J3 are already plotting ways to get rid of the cart. Off they go in search of other avenues and ways of sending it off to Oregon. What was once our home away from home carrying everything we owned, now must go back to its original owner. Anyway we could get it there. No luck yet as they once again return back. The coast is still rebuilding and so many many things are gone that once kept the place lively and exciting. Some have rebuilt, but far more is still barren. As you drive along the once busy roadways there is evidence of this and more. We all pile into the car and head down to one of the newer places, the Hard Rock Casino to have dinner. We eat and play a bit. We are not there very long and head back to Treasure Bay. No winnings from anywhere yet. The main concern for us during the final moments in Biloxi is getting the cart shipped out. We finally found another Greyhound Station in Gulf Port that took it and oh what a relief that was. I am still very sore. The miles have caught up with me and remind me about every step I took. Relaxing and eating some delicious food. We enjoy our time together with everyone. One more interview to do with the TV station. We probably won't see this one either. Mike will be staying one more night and flying out of Gulf Port. We will leave and drive to Jackson to fly out of there to Seattle. Packing up once more, we look at the scenery around us. We still quite can't believe that this is over. We are looking forward to spending time with Michelle, John and Heidi and of course meeting our 'grand-dog Taurus' in Seattle. John and I have been more than amazed at the amount of people we have met along this journey that now mean so much to us. We were already amazed at those who we had known who had made it so memorable. Each and everyday was another adventure for us, a new experience and it never disappointed us. We would wake up each morning and wonder how we would be blessed. It was a new day and we rejoiced and were glad of it. If it means anything to anyone, each jesture small or large was appreciated and we thank you. Getting the support from the home front and jobs made it possible for us to plan and then to put in motion our great endeavor. We were very thankful each and every day for that gift. Getting smiles and nods, honks and waves we were happy. Ice and water and cold drinks were often times just what we needed to keep going. Offers of lodging and tent sites made the nights rest peaceful. Contact with family and friends kept our spirits high and the energy up to continue on the road south. Meetings with people and talking about the Alzheimers Disease made us more aware of just how widespread it is. It is out there everywhere and affecting those involved the same no matter where they might be living. It touched us deeply as we spoke and listened to all of the families and friends. Bless each and everyone one of you. No matter who it was who did the least thing to help us out, we felt humbled and special. No kindness was forgotten. To have been able to go out onto the roads of this country and experience what we did, is something John and I will carry with us forever. So we say Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. We want everyone to always remember that going out to inspire, to encourage, to give people ideas and especially support will most likely come back to you. Getting to meet everyone and experiencing what we have, we have been inspired and then some. Please dream those dreams and do your best to fulfill them. Some people have asked us "so what's next?" Who knows? But whatever it may be, we hope to be as successful at it as this one was. Bless everyone and take care. Sincerely J&K

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