Just returned from taking Mary, my son and daughter to LAX. They will be gone for one week on a community service project working at a homeless teen shelter in Omaha. This trip should really give the participants something to ponder as they will be meeting and working with teens who have had very different experiences growing up and unfortunately much worse prospects for the future. Last year the group worked on a reservation in New Mexico helping the residents repair their meeting hall and other projects. It is a great thing to see a group of teenagers excited to spend a week of their summer vacation in service to others.
I will be toasting them many times a safe journey and great experience.