In gratitude for family, friends, floods and new beginnings…
27 Jan
Family…
It is no understatment to say that it has been crazy and challenging while since my last post. My December trip to Africa was a combination of excitement and precious family time. It included visiting 4 countries; (Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique), two blown tires while on the road (thank God no one was hurt) ; almost being mowed down by the presidential motorcade in Zimbabwe (YIKES); a fun eighties party at big-brothers; and not making it onto my flight back because they overbooked it!
The BEST part of course was the time with my family. It was such a gift for all of us to be together. All 3 Generations! I got so much joy spending time with my nephews who are just the cutest, sweetest, funniest, most talented, kindest, coolest boys/young men ever. I cherish every hug, kiss, conversation, game, laugh, moment I had with them. It was also fun to be with my siblings and their spouses who continue to amaze me by being so brilliant and loving and talented and cool. I am SO very blessed with a loving, support, sometimes dysfunctional, but always amazing family. My parents were blissful being surrounded by their kids and precious grandbabies. A good time was had by all. Thank you Lovely Family for the gift of you!
Flood…
After making it on to a return flight the day after my original departure date, I arrived at JFK airport to some devastating news. My phone started blowing up as soon as I turned it on. As I stood at the baggage carousel waiting for my luggage I called my friend back to find out that some pipes had burst at my house and it was FLOODED! (more…)
