We've been in Minnesota for eight days. And the days have been jam-packed!
Annika and I left the island on 16 December 2009. After all the travel preparations, nothing prepared me for the news that my father had possibly suffered another heart attack. This news came just hours before we were to leave the island. I made a few phone calls, had a bit of a panic, then came to the realization that there was nothing good to come from worrying. And I left it at that.
The flight was long and arduous. Both travelers fared well, though. Annika was of course very excited to be heading into the winter wonderland!
We had a safe arrival. And were given the news that my dad had indeed suffered a heart attack and had blockage in one of his previously bypassed arteries. A blockage that clearing out would do more harm than good.
It's been a whirlwind of a week with my family, and we're coming down to the final week. I had dreamed of a white Christmas, and it snowed! The weather was horrid and reminded of some of the things that I do not like about Minnesota. How wonderful to be experiencing it!
Santa was good to us this year. He gave us a trip to visit my family. The only thing that would have made it better would be my husband joining us. But, that will come at another time.
Happy holidays!
Much love!
::aloha::
