We went on our home leave early this year because we wanted to be in Denver for Graeme’s baptism. We also wanted to see our doctors and take the vaccine if it was available and it was. What a tender mercy!
We left exactly a month ago on March 2nd and couldn’t stay longer because of my visa situation. What would have been perfect was to go with Bianca to Puerto Rico, or see my mom in Orlando or Ani in Nebraska although she was spending Easter with her in-laws. Nevertheless, I am happy with the time we were allowed to stay.
Richard and Linda Eyre give each day a name. They have said: “Why should every Tuesday just called Tuesday? Why not name each of our own days in a way that makes us appreciated their uniqueness. As you are climbing into bed, think back over the day and come up with a name based on a special moment of feature or something accomplished. A day might be called, new idea for investment, or quality time with the grandkids! They even go to the extent of writing a short poem for every week. Amazing!
Taking their suggestion, I am doing a sort of poem for each travel adventure.
Here is the one for the trip to the U.S. from March 2nd to April 2nd.
A month- long marathon
Getting the infamous PCR test in Buenos Aires. It hurts!
Arrive in U.S. soil
Left the Salt Lake airport leasing a brand -new Audi
Daniel gets the vaccine
Purchased Graeme’s scriptures
Took our first Uber from the Denver airport
Said the prayer and Daniel was a witness at Graeme’s baptism
Checking out the gorgeous new home Pablo is building
Went back to Utah to take the vaccine for me
At Doctor Hale’s checking my thyroid medication
Daniel’s skin doctor finds some growth and does a biopsy
Attending book club zoom meeting
Getting all the needed paperwork done for our 2020 taxes
Driving to Denver in a snow storm
Snowing so much in Denver that Church got cancelled
No chance on continuing to Nebraska
Spending quality time with Pablo and family for a whole week
Got our much-needed haircuts from our hair dresser Cozanne
Drove to Moab, Utah to meet up with the Dames
Exploring Canyonlands, Arches and swimming in the fun pool
Sunday dinner with Jami, Andy and family
Attending the DTA cluster meeting
Getting our teeth cleaned
Watching the grandkids while Cristi and Brooks get a new car
A day at the Zoo and the Aquarium with Cristi and family
Having dinner with the missionary couples at the Hawkins residence
Looking at houses with Vale
Attending annual HOA zoom meeting for 99 West building units
Ordering take out at our favorite restaurants
Sending packages to our grandbabies for Easter
Having Sunday dinner with the family at Hernan’s and family
Vale’s offer on the house got accepted
Watched via zoom Bianca and Joseph adoption of Lyric
Looking at our deplorable condition of our home in Bountiful
Going to the Cheesecake Factory with Ariel and his wife
Having dinner with Mandy and Spencer
Shopping for last items to bring home at Target and Costco
Taking the PCR test before we board the plane
Saying good bye to family and friends
Taking the red eye long flight
Arriving in Buenos Aires to take another PCR test before leaving the airport
It's Good Friday and luckily for us, Martin was kind enough to pick us up
Home at last, forced to be on quarantine over again
I feel so blessed to be back home but missing my family dearly. Is there a perfect state when you have it all? Nope! I can’t have the cake and eat it too. When I am away, I miss my bed and home and When I am home, I want to be there enjoying time with family.
Con amor,
Vero
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