Sunbeams

This weekend was a rather cloudy and gray one but there was a magical moment. Hassan and I got up early on Sunday morning to make a delivery when suddenly the clouds opened up to let sunbeams shine through. I got a few quick photos though I apologize that none of them were very good. When I see sunbeams I know that God has opened the heavens to let some of our loved ones reach back down from above to remind us of things here on earth. The funny thing is that my niece called this morning to tell me that Pap came to see her in the night. Guess somewhere in those sunbeams my Dad was with us.

My Best Friend's Wedding

It is 8:10 on Sunday evening February 24th. I just talked to Caitlin. It is so hard to believe that the wedding is just 6 days away. We talked through all the details ahead, the cookies, manicures, wedding details, toasts, etc. Caitlin happens to be one of the most organized people I know (short of my sister) so there is no doubt that all the details are finalized, polished AND in perfect form. I have to admit that I have gotten somewhat emotional as we get nearer the big day. When Cathie called earlier today to say that my niece, Melanie, bought and had blessed the St. Joseph's, I was somewhat overcome with emotion. It was such a personal and touching gift from a child, Caitlin's Godchild.

Since I can't be there during the full final week, I ordered some chocolate covered strawberries that I hope will be enjoyed by the bride-to-be and groom-to-be.

I just can't wait for the big day and I want to savor every minute of the celebration!!!

Lunar Power

Did you get to see the moon and view the eclipse last night? I was working last evening and lost track of time. Thankfully Hassan called at 9:08 saying that if I wanted to see the eclipse I better get home or I would miss it. He was right. I did get home in just in time to see the eclipse before the clouds took over. We have all been given an extra dose of lunar power. Tonight is the full moon though it is pouring rain here so I guess we won't have another night outside. I wanted to share a photo of the moon that I took on the night of the 19th.


Under the moon and over the sky - Angela Bofill

Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring

Previously I have blogged briefly about the 21 year-old asylum seeker who is currently living with us. Tomorrow is her first real court date in the asylum process and I am nervous for her. Immigration court in Atlanta is known to be the toughest in the United States so I am braced for the worst. Hopefully the worst part of tomorrow will be having to gather in the office at 7:00 a.m.

It has been an interesting experience having a young person in the house. I seem to have forgotten how much they can sleep and talk on the phone. Tonight was interesting. We got home from work only to have to get in the car, drive to 3 different locations, spending more than an hour trying to find a place to take passport photos. It reminded me of those nights when my kids were young and I would get home from work only to hear one of them say, "I need some poster board for tomorrow."

The outcome for this young girl is in God's hands so we move forward with faith.

It Hurts to Move

This past week I spoke with my former ballet teacher, Jocelyn and much to my surprise, she invited me to come back to her adult class on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. I was elated because of the convenience of the class time but felt nauseated at the thought of squeezing myself into leotards and tights. Even worse was the thought of me trying to do the barre exercises. It was fun to pull out all of my ballet apparel and my ballet bag, though the toe shoes will stay in storage. I can assure you that my grande plié was more like a groan plié but I made it through the class without having to call 911. It has been slow go for me today but I am so glad to be back in Jocelyn's class.