Quality Time

Last night, after barely making it into Denver, I spent the evening eating and talking with a friend from Salt Lake, who happened to be in Denver.  Since he was in Denver when I was in SLC, he agreed to stay some extra time and pick me up from the airport.  The evening slipped by quickly.  It was dark (9 p.m. in the US!) before I knew it.  We had a nice dinner and great conversation. I had a wonderful time getting to know someone who has been in my life for years, but whom I haven't had the chance to spend quality time with until last night.

(I barely made it to Denver because mine was one of very few planes that landed in Denver yesterday. There was a nasty thunderstorm.)

Today was spent reading and relaxing with my Mom.  She volunteered at the library while I read and caught up on sleep in the morning.  This afternoon we went to Walmart to stock up on vitamins and ibuprofen.  I can get ibuprofen in Honduras, but only in large doses.  I prefer the smaller pills.  Mom got some weights.  I am teaching her some exercises to do with the weights.

Tonight I took these photos from her balcony.

First the view to the right...

Then to the left

I've been missing my friend Jody, who was my hostess for the past week.  After staying with her, I have grown accustomed to talking with her several times throughout the day.  She had a long day today and we didn't get to communicate at all.  I've had to go cold turkey.

I've also missed Erika a lot today.  Can't wait to see her again!  I am getting homesick for Honduras. I'm trying to remind myself that it is healthy to have time apart and she is fine without me.  But I still miss her.  And Fany too.

Tomorrow morning I am serving at the food pantry with my Mom.  Then I have a piano lesson at 2 p.m. and dinner plans with a very special friend who helped open the restaurant in Denver in 1999.  It will be great to see him again.  We have had a special connection that just naturally happened since the first minute we met.  I remember when he walked into our hiring office.  I knew we had to hire him.  He is a now a sommelier, among other things. I haven't seen him since 2006. Yet I know it will be just like old times.  Can't wait to see him!