It is often said that what you remember about someone is not what they say or do, but how they make you feel. I mention this because arriving in Barcelona after a long flight and having caught an airplane cold, I went through the arrival gate to be embraced by Nate and Gavin with greetings of "I can't believe you are really here", hugs and kisses, and smiles and giggles -- a welcome that I am sure will last a lifetime. The beauty of it all was that they were as happy to seem me as I was to see them. And so our adventure began.
Liz, Nate, Gavin and I then went to the hotel apartment where I received another great welcome from Mike and Brock and a sampling of Spanish foods. Then off to bed and up bright and early the next morning to board the ship and start our Eastern Mediterranean/Egyptian cruise. Talk about something for everyone... this had it all (relaxation, kids-club, acupuncture, massage, rock climbing, Spanish lessons, entertainment, offshore excursions etc. In Egypt we rode camels and drove in jeeps racing over the sand dunes ... VERY FUN! Oh yes, we also saw the Pyramids and the Sphynx.
Together we celebrated Liz's 40th birthday, my birthday (number may be known to some, but not disclosed here), and Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving, we missed Cynthia and her family and thinking of them, we participated in our family ritual of holding hands and saying what we were grateful for. Brock, 3 years old, liked this so much that he initiated it at mealtimes for the duration of the cruise! The boys gave me the greatest gift of all ... each of them having one meal with me alone so that we could have one on one time, as well as family time.
After 12 days we disembarked back in Barcelona feeling full in so many ways (or is it weighs?). Four more days of seeing sights in Barcelona and then poof---It felt like I had just arrived and now I was about to leave. The highlight of it all was being together and seeing how much Liz, Mike, Nate, Gavin, and Brock were thriving and enjoying this unique and special time in their lives. I felt blessed and grateful to be included in a part of their adventurous journey and headed home with a full heart knowing that all is well.
Louise
I think we should get to blog about how much we miss you! A belated 40th bday celebration with the rest of us is forthcoming, Liz. Glad Weezie got to celebrate with you.
xoxoxox
Posted by: Stacey, Robert, Talia, and Ari | 12/19/2010 at 04:01 PM
I have just caught up with you guys after far too long and I am tired!!! Sounds truly amazing. You all look like you are thriving and Liz and Mike you look like newlyweds again. Miss you and love you all!!! xoxo
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