Back home in Pecetto since last Monday.... It's hard being alone again as at present I don't have many private lessons and UNI3only begins in October.... I often reflect on what I should do .... Stay here OR go to live near one of my children...It's a real dilemma !!
Luckily Bill is hoping to organize a visit to Dublin with me soon ; he's a great friend and helped me so much when I had anxiety attacks after C.S's decision in 1999....
I feel relieved or at peace after I have written my thoughts on this blog..
God bless all.....

August 2009

It's been an intensive summer and at times I have felt overwhelmed by my big family BUT then I reflect on my situation and realize how lucky I am .... All my four children love to come here to spend time with me in Cala d'Aiguafreda....
Now I am enjoying Aileen and Massimo's company and Francesca who is Maureen's eldest child is often here with us .... This morning in Palafrugell, she told me " Nonna , j'adore faire du shopping avec toi!!" What a sweetheart! These last few days we have been eating delicious fish as Massimo is an expert fisherman as well as a DIY expert...
Soon the FAMILY summer will almost be over but I am fortunate to be able to stay here till September 7/8th and then drive home with my good friend , Paola.

Costa Brava

July 20th 2009

This weekend was interesting and enriching . It made me think back of my long gut talks with Linda Mishkin while watching the amazing sunset on Cartagena beach many years ago.... Georgina , a good friend of Aileen, came to keep me company ; she too has had her ups and downs but always seems to manage to bounce back. We spent hours chatting about life : family , good and bad moments , our virtues and vices .... The list could go on but I just wanted to share how important it is to communicate ....
This morning I am alone again but Rocio , my daughter in law and baby Valeria , should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday.... The weekenders have gone home to Barcelona so our little Cala is empty.... How lucky to be able to share this amazing little spot with my family each summer...

Valeria

May 18th has been a special day for many years .... My dear friend , Regina's birthday. Reggie was a true friend in Brazil and helped me overcome many hurdles.... As I drove down to Torino yesterday afternoon , I reflected on my luck .... Suddenly my cell phone rang , it was Kevin , my only son . His tone of voice immediately made me think of news, good news... Baby Valeria was born safe and sound ! Even though she's my 8th grandchild , I wanted to share my news with everyone .... Fortunately last night my UNI3 class organized a dinner at Mariuccia's house for me so I was able to share my joy with close friends ...
Just before falling asleep my thoughts turned to Dr. Danda, a friend's daughter.... God bless , Alessandra . Valeria's birth today for me was a POSITIVE sign .... Overcome one hurdle at a time . Un'abbraccio, Anne

In the past few weeks I realized how lucky I am ! Four beautiful children who although they do not live close to me , I feel their presence .... Life has been quite a roller coaster but I have been successful in regaining my self esteem and optimism . Summer holidays with all our different languages is wonderful .....Nonna Anne