I found out this evening that my twin brother got a job. I’m really excited for him. I think it will be good that he has a schedule and routine again. It can be so difficult when you don’t have one.

My older brother is also doing really well. I texted him yesterday asking him if he was going to make it to my going away party and he called me back to tell me he wasn’t going to make it and wish me good luck. I’ve never been close with my older brother. A month ago if you would have told me he would respond to a text of mine I probably wouldn’t believe you, so to have him call me back and actually have a conversation with him is a pretty monumental deal. All in all I feel like things in MN with my family are on the right track and that I can leave here, tomorrow, with the knowledge that everyone is moving forward and making progress in their lives. That makes me really happy.

I’m off to bed. Getting up in the morning to begin this awesome road trip. A few days in Chicago with one of the most positive, wonderful people I know will be a great first leg of the trip!

Bon voyage, Mpls.