Cathartic journaling of an adoptive mom.
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Day 1 with the ladies
Our eyes heavy and our bodies tired, we tried to stay awake to go to the airport at midnight. The weather was quite spectacular, with dramatic thunder, lightning and heavy rain. We picked up the ladies from the airport after midnight. We were in bed by 2 AM. Day one is falling in to place…
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Mom and dad arrived to Cluj
The first morning we explored the hills of Terra Gardens, spent time with my parents, rested and then we went downtown. We were caught in the rain, after exploring the medieval and crafts fair in Cluj; we picked up a dairy-free snickers cake and ate other delicious sweets from Chez Coco, and then I want…
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Down to the wire
Today I pulled a blank sheet of paper and made a “stress list”. I wake up with a clear mind, but as I start my day a slew of tasks and responsibilities flood my mind. So I just need to get them out. My engine knows how to run at a proper speed, but it…
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The highs and the lows
I am often plagued by the question “What could I have done differently”. I say plagued because at the right time, with the right mindset this is a great question. While in the middle of it all, I need to remain focused on what still can and needs to be done.
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Two more weeks
Two more weeks until mom and dad arrive. We have big plans for May and June. In May we (mom, Sharon, Debbie, Sue and I) will host a women’s conference in the beautiful hills of Valea Draganului; We have been slowly building up to this since last Easter. We met a few times when I…
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Varful Piatra Cetii
We returned from Spain at midnight. The very next day we drove 60 miles somewhere near Alba, at a campsite in the mountains @ Cetea. And we had delicious food cooked on wood burning fire, and rested and enjoyed the beautiful area. Then we all naively hopped on a trail to explore the surroundings. It…
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Barcelona
So how can you travel without being too much constricted by cash? 1. If someone in a different country invites to you visit them, Go! Three days is the ideal time to explore and sightsee. WizzAir has very cheap flights. They make up for their costs charging you for your luggage. Pack light. You don’t…
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April on Mount Tabor
Friends, life has been rich and adventurous lately. This week alone we lived intensely. We drove to Bucuresti to a coffee covers conference and promoted more our Wanderlust Coffee Company. This trip was a success from many points of view. At first, I tended to let Conrad do His thing, be his passionate, knowledgable, coffee…
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Time to think
Sometimes, if I open the window and close my eyes, the intermittent gusts of wind in this narrow valley remind me of the ocean. Spring has certainly arrived at Valea Chintaului, and we are enjoying every moment of it. Every day the grass gets greener, filling in our view from the bedroom. As much as…
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Close to Heaven
I have been saying yes to way more invitations than I normally would. As soon as I get going, I don’t regret it. On the contrary. But I am haunted by efficiency. No trip to town has just one purpose. No social event is just that. My parents loved yesterday. So did my friends. And…
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April
We run away from pain and discomfort. It’s a natural tendency of self-preservation. Though it is said that it’s best to let it run its natural course. I do that when I’m sick. No medication. Mainly to be able to listen to what my body is trying to tell me. I am also talking about…
