I'm way behind the eight ball. The optimist I perpetually hope to be, I thought perhaps I'd find a few spare moments at home in upstate NY over Christmas to write a proper update. Alas, that did not happen. Rather, over half of my family took sick with a vicious stomach virus. This was no 24-hour bug, but a multi-day bathroom excursion. As I maintained one of the highest degrees of healthiness in the household, and I was also given an extra measure of grace, I rose to the occasion as a caregiver. This took various forms: from washing the Christmas glassware and other sundry items to fetching water and gatorade to firmly instructing loved ones to vacate the bathroom floor. Sorry, but it's the truth.I also had hopes of stealing away with my laptop the few days I spent in DC, but spending real time with friends proved more appealing and necessary. Then again, there were hopes I'd carve away a few hours this afternoon after church, but I received an email from a friend and colleague who was in need of company. I think, at least, you will find that I have my priorities straight. Blog comes last.
So, here I sit with the clock clicking past midnight and my first day at work hours away...
To sum up the last couple weeks at home in Binghamton and DC - my trip was hard, but good. Time with loved ones (despite all the sickies in NY and DC) was sweet and precious. I am truly blessed with family and friends. I just wish they had healthier immune systems!
There's more to say, but let this suffice for tonight.
Don't you love the reindeer flamingos? :) They are my favorite.
