Sorry for the silence over here. I have literally been knocked onto my backside by a terrible case of strep throat. UGH. It has been ugly around here. Luckily, Bruce's work was super flexible and he was able to be here most of Mon, Tues and Weds to take care of the kids. It got kind of scary a couple of times, I don't remember ever being that sick. It reminded me of my c-section recovery - that tells you something!! The worst point was when the Dr. said she thought I had the swine flu - that was really scary. Thankfully that test came back negative!! And, it is a new day and I feel a bit better. Bruce is going to work the full day and I hope to get a few things cleaned up around here. I'll try to get some pictures posted at least by the end of the weekend. Hope you are all healthy, happy and enjoying fall, wherever you are!
Griffin is 19.
My heart is all jumbled up on this big day. Last July, Griffin moved to Muhlhausen; Germany to attend university and live with his love, Alicia. He has regaled us with stories of exploring Berlin, using the train system on his one hour/each way commute every day to school, embracing the traditions and holidays of his new community, learning to live independently and all the responsibilities it entails and perhaps the biggest challenge of all...becoming fluent in German. I am so proud of him. This is what we raised him for, to be independent, to have big dreams, to work hard to make your goals a reality. I am stunned by his bravery, joyful at his quest for adventure and impressed by his commitment. And today, like most everyday, I carry a deep ache to hug my son, to go to bed and know he is tucked in safely just a few feet away, to make him a birthday fruit pizza and snap pictures when he blows out the candles. I will content myself to video chat with my guy tonight and spe
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Hope that makes you feel better!
Love ya,
Gabriella
love,
Jennifer