Our journey begins with a flight to Boston on March 4.  Our base for the month of March is the home of Erik’s sister and husband, Randi and Albert Siu, in the town of Carlisle, Massachusetts, where we will mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of our sabbatical journey at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sudbury.  This is a time of decompression, disengagement, and recreation as we establish our new sabbatical rhythm.  Visits to friends, exploration of early American historical sites, faith communities, and other activities will be the focus of these days.