Ok...packing up from the cabin and our first stop was at a hotel on Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Mn. It is a glorious wonderful place to stay.
The girls had some of their friends over for one last HURRAH in the pool and pizza. My friend Jen came with her daughter, and we had some time to catch up and talk. Thanks Jen for being present on our trip, it means the world to me and also our friendship!
Off to the Cities! We spent 5 more days there. The girls got to spend quality time with their Grandfather and Aunt. Water Park, Mall of America, and many other things were on the agenda. Let us not forget the China World Buffet! UGH....again...too much food.
Speaking of food, especially wheat, Hannah ended up having the same symptoms she had before we moved to Costa Rica when she ate wheat. Now we all know. She is fine with wheat down here, but not in the States. My conclusion is that it may not be the wheat totally, it is the chemicals that are sprayed on the wheat and that they are genetically modified. I asked, and the answer showed itself. Hannah is much better now and back in her groove.
When we left back in April, it was quite the whirlwind. It was good to go back and tie up loose ends, ask some questions, and see where things sit. Kurt found a lot of answers and healing on our journey up North. The girls got to reconnect with their friends, and I asked them how they felt about it. One comment was made to me from Sam. "If we had not moved away, this magical time would not have happened." I think they all realized that it is in the NOW that counts. Not how many miles away your are. It was good to hear as a Mom. Hopefully planning on some of these girls to come down this winter and show them around a bit. That would be wonderful!
Are people going to show up and visit? It sure sounds good in words. I hope some of them will step out of their comfort zones and stay with us. That is my intent. I have always had an open door policy no matter where I have lived. This should all be very interesting.
We also went shopping. Finding things we could not get in our area of Costa Rica, or that were way too expensive. Many trips made to Savers for clothes, sheets, pillow cases, and dishes. Nothing major, just a few things to make our lives a little more comfortable. OH....my favorite thing? Pillows! Soft fluffy brand new pillows! It is the simple things.......
Another insight of who we showed up for and who showed up for us when we made our trip back. Now we know, and it is in the knowing. We met a quite a bit of resistance from Kurt's family, but again, just more information to carry with us.
I want to thank everyone that helped make this trip possible. You know who you are and we send our gratitude and love to all.....cannot wait until next year!
Travel Light!
It is good to come home to Costa Rica....so very good.......
P.S. Kurt was ready for TSA on our return trip, he wore spandex shorts and a t shirt, and yes, he did get pulled aside! LOL! Thanks for making a bad situation a bit more tolerable with humor!
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