Annus Horribilis Continues and Our Multi-stop Family Visit
Left my hat on the boat in Colombia Q1- Daughter in car accident (she is fine).......Q2- Tom has heart attack and gets a coronary artery stent (did we forget to mention that? - I am fine).......Q3 - son gets multiple skull fractures playing soccer (he made the save which is the important thing, right? He is better now). All quarters - Kirstin's mom has major health challenges. We've had quite the year in 2018, but to paraphrase "Deadmen Don't Wear Plaid" (I believe this is the first time it's been quoted)......"L'ORIENTs are never more dangerous than when they're dead (nearly)". The relatives congregate We've just arrived back on our dear yacht after a 5 week trip to the states, where we saw virtually everyone........you know it's been too long when baby niece Grace (now 5 ft 9) can spike a volleyball on you. Our trip started in Naples to visit Mom.......then on to Hilton Head for a family reunion. Kirstin and I decided w