One of the nice things about living in central Florida is when a space shuttle takes off. I've gone on the beach for the daytime take-off but last night was the first nighttime take-off in over four years. We're about 100 miles away but get a good view because we are 2-1/2 blocks from the coasr so basically it is an unobstructed view. I waited to just before the time set because it was cold and all of a sudden I saw the area light-up to "daylight" I got a little nervous that perhaps there was an explosion, but shortly after it appeared and what a beautiful sight it was. I watched until it was no longer visible and then came in and again watched on tv.

It's still hard for me to believe that this happens. I'm sure my parents would have said I was losing it if I told them that men were going to a space station that is just kind of "running around the whole".

I realized that many have not ever seen even a dot of a space ship but believe me, there truly is such a thing.