I haven’t created a post in almost a week! In that time, anxiety is growing and I’m checking things off on the list that continues to grow. I went to So. Cal. to visit family which was great! I arrived into Palm Springs in such a wind storm that even the flight attendant said upon an accomplished but very turbulent landing…”Now we can take a sigh of relief!”. It wasn’t as warm as I had planned for but it was lovely all the same. The intention was to catch up on some long-overdue visiting and that was accomplished. I also was able to procure a new phone to take with me in France so I can get service when I get there. (Thank you Myrna for the patience that was required as I went through the lengthy process of transferring/backing up data…I appreciate it). We did discover that Aix has an Apple store so some one will have a clue of what I need to do and how. Without my son Kyle’s help, I will probably be meandering around in a bit of a technological fog! I will miss his knowledge/advice….along with his reassurance that only children can give to their parents!!
And with that, I have to bid him a Bon Voyage as the first to take off! Mixed feelings, but as a Mom, I have certain privileges!! Sending him off to Agentina…seems more unknown that what I have gathered for France, but this is his adventure and Mom has to let it go….and so I shall! I ‘m sure it will be life changing and just where any of us will be in 6 months is your guess as well as mine! So, we will bid him farewell at the airport and hope that Skype will come into play when possible. I also have Whats App to help me along that communication need!
SO, now back to preparations for France….continuing, but I realize that I must stay flexible and determined. In a previous post, I mentioned that a visa is necessary for a stay longer than 90 days. It’s becoming a bit elusive due to some difficulty securing an appointment at the French Consulate but I am determined not to give up. That’s where the flexibility comes into play…I might have to fly off on a moment’s notice and hope I make it in time! Hold good thoughts for me! In the meantime, I’ve been checking on hotels upon my arrival….driving options…activities to acclimate to my new surroundings…and then dealings at home while I am away. Hence the comment that the list, even though getting accomplishments checked off, continues to grow longer.
Visiting Family in beautiful Palm Desert
KB and Bella climbing throughout the Living Desert
Such a bundle of fun energy!