4:20pm Sunday April 19, 2015 I’m sitting next to another PCV on the flight to Miami!!!
Let’s back track…
The last few weeks have been insane and they truly have flown by. I guess we can start with me leaving Philly and heading to visit family.
The first trip was to Massachusetts where I was able to visit the Leggats. Then I took the train back to Philly and visited with some DiFabios. It was a whirlwind of a weekend, with tears shed each time I headed home.
I worked a little while longer, then headed down to Florida to visit my dad over Easter.
It was beautiful and I’m so thankful for my time with him. We don’t often get to spend much time together, we never really had. So I guess that’s why it is always pretty well cherished.
Addy and I flew home and then it was time to say my final goodbye to Sasha. Boy was this hard. I just kept thinking about all of the things I’d be missing, her first steps, words, her new baby sister’s arrival and how different everything would be when I returned. I hugged Sash and told her I was going on a big trip. She didn’t really know what I was saying or what it all meant, but she reacted to my actions. I was squeezing her, made her walk a little bit for me and then I told her I had to go. After many kisses, I told her she had to go back with Anna. She reached for Anna, but had the saddest facial expression. It was torture. And the not letting go of my finger was so painful. But I’m glad I’ve gotten to be a part of her life for the past 19 months. She is a beautiful girl and I can’t wait to see the wonderful person she grows up to be.
Time to go home and be with the Birthday Girl!!!
Here’s to a week that went by WAY TOO FAST!
First it started with Greer’s bowling party, then my going away party, ending with Greer’s family party. Greer is 18. It’s insane, and it makes me so sad to think that the next time I see her will be at her graduation. That’s a little over 14 months. The longest I’ve ever been away from her has been 4 months. So this is definitely going to be a challenge to say the least.
Anyway bowling was a blast. Getting to see my friends and family was too. My going away party was more than I could have hoped for. Judy of course went crazy with the PC theme and I loved every second of it. And to those of you who were about to make it even just for a little bit, it truly meant the world. I say this whole heartedly because I truly need all of your support. I knew I always wanted to do this, but that doesn’t make it easy to do. And even if you don’t necessarily want me to do this, I know that all of my family and friends support me in doing this and want the best for me. And that is what means the most.
So thank you, thank you for the gifts and the food. But mostly thank you for your presence and support. I’ll miss you all like hell.
Now onto the rest of the week. It just consisted of me getting my things together, waiting till the last minute to pack, and Greer being 18.
This morning I woke up around 3, with the lovely anxiety of my mother… I proceeded to barf. and the main reason was because I thought my bags wouldn’t get through and I’d have this nightmare travel situation with all of these unnecessary expenses. I calmed myself down though knowing that this anxiety was just ridiculous. I went back to sleep and was fine.
There are a few things I wish I could write on here, but I must keep them to myself for a while.. you’ll understand in a few months.
Oh I’m going to attempt to blog 1 a week. That’s my goal. And I’m REALLY going to try for this, but please understand if it isn’t the case.
Ok. Time for the goodbye to my mommy. I know. I’m 22. But my mom and I are close and hell I’m only 22! I am going to miss her like hell and just want her to take a breather. So mom, I know you’re reading this. I’m fine, you’re fine, we’re all fine. I’ll talk to you often and I’ll see ya before ya know it!
I love you all. Thanks again for all of the support…
And here’s to one hell of an adventure -27months. start. now!
xoxo Fran
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