Avery called this afternoon and they are doing well. There is a little tension between a couple of team members, so you can pray for that when you get a chance.

They had a very busy day. They had to be "badged",(which Avery tells me entitles them to the coolest cafeteria without costing them any $.) They had a Space Shuttle Launch Experience, a Rocket Fair , Guest Speakers, tours of the Payload Operations Center, Propulsion Research, and tonight a US Space and Rocket Center Banquet (with another guest speaker).

The Rocket Fair was a time when all the teams set up presentations and displays involving the building of their rocket. Avery had a very cool PowerPoint presentation for this. (I got to see it the night before he left.) This was the time they got to see their competition. Avery said there are a couple of teams that are phenomenal. Very experienced...very well prepared.

Tomorrow, they load up and travel to Manchester, TN where they will begin the actual Rocket Launch. Then, tomorrow night, an Aerojet Reception/Dinner at Sci-Quest.

He's doing well. For a kid who doesn't like to be away from home, he's managing beautifully. His father, on the other hand, said there is an empty hole in his chest with Avery gone. Hhhmmm...and you all thought I'd be the wimpy one here, didn't you?

Continue your prayers for him and the entire team. These kids have come from all around the nation for this experience. It's such a wonderful opportunity.

This truly is a land of opportunity...