Great -- I'm still trying and hope to be there. Will those who plan to be there please send me a private FR email? Need points of contact once I get there.
I want to encourage folks who CAN go TO go. I know it's difficult and even those who desperately want to may not be able to. I know -- I'm a student and I have four VERY LARGE projects due on Monday...fortunately, I can do them on line so I'm coming (IF I can get out of work -- a big if at this particular moment) armed with my laptop to work on school projects whenever possible in the hotel. I know obligations make it difficult for so many, and no one would ever say you're not doing your part if you CAN'T come (prayers, emails, letters are just as important. I venture to say nothing is MORE important than prayer, and I believe that)...but if you can be there, please do! Every drop of rain makes an ocean...every person there makes a difference. Ramble off.