My aunt & uncle, our only relatives in the United States, are not doing very well health-wise, so my parents decided that they are going to go and help out for a while. I wanted to see them before their trip because we hardly ever get the chance to do so plus we take any opportunity to go to Porto's! I'm pretty sure that my dad hasn't flown since we came to California from Connecticut (25 years ago) and my mom hasn't flown since at least 10 years ago, so Nash & I tried to prepare them for what to expect: ie. take off ALL non-clothing items & put them in the x-ray machine, (yes, dad, even your keys and your belt key holder & your cell phone....) keep your IDs & boarding passes out, etc. etc. I hope it goes well.
I'm really feeling for my mom because this is probably the last time she will see her sister who is suffering from Alzheimer's & later life. My aunt is the oldest sibling of 5 so she had a big hand in raising her (the youngest) and even though I've not spent much time with my aunt & uncle, they have a special place in my heart because they were responsible for sponsoring my parents into the U.S. 35 years ago & offering our family the opportunities only available in America. I hope this Ft. Lauderdale trip affords them some special time together.
After seeing my parents, it was back home through some serious rain....the kind that makes you sleepy. But we made it home okay. Then to Thai Star to meet our best friend's beau. We really liked him & are very happy for her. Still not sure what we're doing tomorrow, but it's really nice to be home together :)
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