A message from Johnny:
I dropped off Brenda and Shanell today at LAX. The drive was somewhat quite as it really started to hit us on how long one month will truly feel (the longest we have been apart over the past 21 years has been 2 weeks). I can sense many sleepless nights for both of us. The hardest part of the drive was listening to Brenda leave Crod a message on his cell phone (Crod was in school). Brenda opened up and poured into the call...it was simply impossible for me to hold back my tears. On the way to LAX Shanell (the new vegetarian to our family) wanted to make a pit stop at In & Out. Shanell ordered the veggie burger (grilled cheese) and Brenda had her usual #2 with grilled onions. LAX was only a short 10 minutes after we finished our lunch. Shanell who will be documenting most of her time via the camera was shooting away at signs from LAX. We pulled into the terminal and the time we have been dreading had arrived. We were all very strong and left with a series of hugs and kisses.
Shanell...You are simply an amazing women. In your school they said you are the person most likely to fill her passport. In my book...you are the daughter all dads can only dream of their kids becoming. I'm so proud of you and love you so much!
Brenda...You are the most amazing women on this planet and I'm BLESSED to have you in my life. Te-Te-To Mucho Tanto!
