07/02/2026
✈️🇺🇸 Homeward Bound! ❤️
As our European adventure comes to an end, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible experiences we’ve shared together. From England and France to Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Germany, every day brought new sights, rich history, beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Our students represented their schools, families, and community with kindness, respect, and enthusiasm. Watching them grow in confidence, embrace new cultures, and make lifelong friendships has been one of the greatest joys of this journey.
A very special thank you to the Kirkland Family Foundation for your incredible generosity and unwavering support of this program. Because of your investment in these students, they were able to experience opportunities that will shape their lives for years to come.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Union City Rotary Club for your dedication to investing in the next generation. Your commitment to leadership, education, and service continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and our community.
Thank you to all of the parents, families, friends, and everyone who followed along, prayed for our safety, and cheered us on throughout this journey. Your encouragement meant so much.
We’re heading home with full hearts, unforgettable memories, thousands of photos, and a deeper appreciation for the world around us. While it’s always exciting to return home, a part of our hearts will always remain with the places we’ve explored and the memories we’ve made together.
Until the next adventure… see you soon, Tennessee! ✈️🌎⏩🍊🧡
~MJ❤️🇺🇸