Go where you feel most alive. Take
only memories, leave only footprints...
Sniff definitely knows that something is happening
soon. The suitcase has been out for a week now. Just to
get him used to it and to know that we are not leaving
him alone. Not sure he believes me. The other day I
looked everywhere for him, could not find him. I
opened the suitcase to put something in it and
there he was. Napping so very peacefully in it.
My relaxed time is coming to an end for now. Once
we get to Branson I know Arvid has a lot going on and if
all goes according to plans, we are going to be very busy
in May. I know he already made plans for us to meet
with Russell and his girlfriend. I know Russell, but
have not make Kate as yet. Looking forward to it.
Yesterday I spent the day with mom. After my
doctor's appointment mom came to our condo and
from there we took off. We started off with a
little Cuban cafe con leche and goodies.
After that we took a little trip to the mall. There
was really not much we wanted, but always good
to walk around a bit. Browsing is as much fun as
anything else. I enjoyed the time with mom.
After the mall I took her out to lunch at my
favorite Indian restaurant. So happens she and dad
also like it there. The food never disappoints. Dad
is still in New York and will return later today.
The funeral for my cousin was on Tuesday.
Like everything these day, it was streaming live.
I have never seen so much grief in one room.
I felt it, and just could not stop myself from being
engulfed in the grief as well. I cried for a cousin
I never met. I cried for a family, my family broken
from so much heartbreak in such a short time.
I cried for me because right now I am also
unsure as to what is happening with my thyroid
cancer situation. I cried because a beautiful
19 year old, full of life is no longer here.
Mothers and daughters together are
a powerful force to be reckoned with...
~Nadiya~
