My suitcase is packed, my carry-on is ready, my 3 oz of liquid medication is in a zip-lock bag, the documents are organized in chronological order, my clothes for the morning are ironed and laid out, I'm physically ready to go. I have to have my feet on the floor and be upright at 5:30 a.m. I'm also mentally ready to go. Emotionally? Well, that's another hurdle that I was dealing with all day as I thought of leaving Rand. But I did it! Tonight I had a smiling, upbeat "goodnight-I'll-be-back soon" parting with Rand. He seems to understand that I will be gone and was sad. I left a string of red hearts for him to remember each day that I love him and will be back. Each one is numbered so he can grasp the time passage/concept.
It is 85 degrees and sunny in Acapulco and environs. Soaking up the sun, sleeping in a deck chair, actually reading a book, having nothing to do, having meals at any time, breakfast or a drink on our balcony - wow - am I ready! We will be celebrating Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve at sea. How nifty is that? Photos will follow - just a couple, I promise! I plan to absorb and hang on to every single minute for future giggles, warmth and solace.
Obviously, this epistle will be on hiatus until January 2, 2007. I doubt if there will be any withdrawal pains for either of us - enjoy my silence while it lasts!
Rand and I wish you the very, very best of holiday seasons and a happy, healthy 2007. Thank you, once again, for being there for us in 2006. And thank you for having your arteries scanned! We can't afford to lose one of you!
Keep Rand close in your thoughts and prayers as this year ends and a new, better, stronger one begins.
Love,
Connie
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