Finishing Yet Another Thought

Last week's post may have either hit home or it may have sounded like whining.  I hope it was the former. Let me just re-visit it for a moment.  

I have discovered that wanting to belong and making sure nobody feels left out, unbelonged or not enough has colored everything I've done.And that's been not a bad thing at all. It's why I spent 50 years behind the chair in a salon helping mostly women (but some guys) feel better about themselves.  It's why I do what I do today, helping others be healthy, have community and feel and look they're best. I'm so fortunate to have this opportunity to serve others in all of these ways. I wasn't looking for it and frankly, thought it was a dumb idea.  But here I am loving it and finding a purpose bigger than I ever imagined.

Family Arrival

Today, Wednesday, our daughter and her 2 kiddos arrive from Europe for a month.  Baba will stay home and protect the home fires, but we get them for a whole month you guys!  They were supposed to be here last night, but as travel goes these days they are not here yet.  There was first 3 hours of lines for customs and pre check, then 2 hours on the tarmac before taking off.  A 13 hour flight to SFO, anticipating about a 4 hour layover (an improvement over the 20 minutes AerLingus originally scheduled) that turned into 16 hours, sleeping in the airport and spending countless hours on the phone to 3 different airlines, clocking 12k steps between different gates...they are rebooked for a flight this morning and should be here in a couple of hours. It's unbelievable and I sure wouldn't want to be an airline employee that handles missed flights, cancelled flights and changed itineraries.

There should be plenty of adventures once they recover from their ordeal, starting with a Princess Party on Friday at the farm. Girls only, so the little gent and Mama and I will find something fun to do.  Multnomah Falls, the beach, camping, Crater Lake, Crescent Lake and Wildlife Safari are all on the agenda for the next 4 weeks. And plenty of hugs, as much as they'll allow anyway.   I'll let you know how that all goes.

Tired, but happy!

Cutting it shorter this week in preparation for the beginning of a fun first week - and figuring out what to feed this Hair Band.  

Remember that, in my book, you are amazing and you are the world to someone who loves you.  Pay attention to the small moments this week and be absolutely present for each one - this is the only 2022 summer we have.  

DeeDee