Seeing All Y'all

In between Baba making cookies, bread and the kids deciding that, left to their own devices, they could eat their weight in banana pudding, we were able to catch up with some dear friends. I struggle trying to get together with everybody when we're in Texas but always give it my best try.

We had lunch with Toni as Los Cucos. She and John left Moscow shortly after Mia's pick up trip. It was great to hear how well her and John are doing. John is settling into a new job, they have a new house, their daughter recently got married and they are expecting their first granddaughter in early 2009. What an exciting time for them!

Toni is an absolute expert on Disney World so had a ton of great tips for our upcoming trip. Sasha is completely stoked about the trip and talks about it daily. Baba bought each of the kids a phone and Sasha selected a Mickey Mouse phone. He opens it, dials a number, Mickey speaks and you can hear Sasha say, "Hi Mickey. I'm coming to see you real soon. Bye Mickey". He then closes the phone and announces that he talked to Mickey and told him that we're coming to visit him soon. Too cute.

We had lunch with Patsy, a dear friend from Master Gardeners, as well. Despite a series of health challenges, Patsy is doing well and is still as extraordinary and beautiful as ever. It is always so great to spend time with her.

This week, I am reminded that good health is something that shouldn't be taken for granted, that we should work hard to keep ourselves healthy and make time for good health. I often times sacrifice things that are good for me for others. In the end, I need to remember that being the healthiest person possible is a bigger blessing to my family.