Go for Launch Set for March 11th at 9:20 p.m. EDT

Our life from January until now has been filled with adventure and anticipation.  We have seen many sights, experienced a wide variety of activities, visited with family and friends along the way, and shared in the disappointment of those who came to see the launch but had to leave before it takes place.  We are now in count down.  Today, we visited Kennedy Space Center, got our tickets to the launch, and enjoyed a dinner with many of our friends and family who were able to come or who come back for the launch.  Tomorrow, we will return to KSC for a family briefing and then a special 2 hour bus tour.  Janeen and the boys arrived safely and are tucked away with security.  We will see them tomorrow evening at her reception for family and friends.  Tony flew in with the crew in T-38 (2 man) planes.  He was on the news here in Cape Canaveral.  Everywhere we go, we see pictures of the crew.  It is very special and exciting.  We are praying for a safe launch, a successful mission, and a smooth landing.