World Travelers

It was a wonderful afternoon, gathering as a family to celebrate Gerry's birthday. Michelle and Pedro also shared many of their experiences during their travels to Spain. I am so happy for them that they got to make that trip. I know it was important for both of them to spend time with Pedro's parents. They shared some of their pictures. One was of Pedro standing in front of a statue San Pedro, after whom he was named. I didn't realize at first that that is the same as Saint Peter!

Yo and Matt are going to a friend's wedding in St. Petersburg, Russia some time next month. That's a pretty big trip. I certainly hope the travel is uneventful.

I learned that grand-daughter Zan is traveling to Virginia this week to a choral competition. She has a solo, but is more excited about staying in a fancy hotel.

I guess traveling is just a way of life these days. The last time Gerry and I made an international trip (to Aruba), I could not help but notice that most of the travelers were definitely not in our age group. Perhaps it is best to travel when one is younger.

If I am lucky, Yo will live no further away than Long Island, and the other daughters will stay in the area. Of course, I guess there is always the possibility that Michelle and Pedro will move to Spain.

I know how fortunate I am to have my children so close. One woman in my church recently reminded me of that. She also has four daughters, and none of them are in the area. They live in the four far corners of the country, and a sweep to see them all is thousands and thousands of miles.

I am grateful for having them close, both geographically and otherwise!