Sleeping in Sevierville, TN

We got a later start than planned (but not much later than expected).  It was great to see my aunt and uncle and cousin in Black Mountain for lunch before we stopped in Sevierville (a couple hours further down the road) for our luggage.

It was good to see Lois and Pat shortly at the hospital where I loaded our luggage.  Pat is doing well and recovering nicely.

Carrie was having quite a few contractions today during the drive and while doing any walking.  There are a combination of things that have added to the contractions-- lack of sleep, dehydration, full bladder, walking.  All of these were factors today.  We'll try to minimize that tomorrow.  It didn't help that we were stuck in a traffic jam for almost an hour with no exits and a full bladder.  The things we don't have control over . . .

Good night.