I’m off to the bus terminal to catch a bus to Panama City. Joel returns this evening after a successful week in Maine getting his mother settled in her new place. Between my travels and his, we’ve been apart for a while. Thank goodness for Skype phone calls and video chats! But, it’s not the same as actually being together. And, now our life at home will be more peaceful. I’m looking forward to that.
I just received word today that a friend has died suddenly in a car crash, single car accident, possible heart attack at the wheel. What a shock. It reminds all of us that we never know if we are going to have another day, another moment. This makes me very thankful for the time I do have with my husband, my family, the people important to me in my life, and for this opportunity to experience this new life in Panama.
Now, I am off to appreciate another moment with someone most important in my life! And, if our luck holds we will both be back soon to our home with our Panamanian friends and neighbors.
The Panama Adventure 
I’m here in Philly till 2, then in DC by 3, leave at 4:30 ad get in PC at 8:30-see ya soon!
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I was on the bus when you wrote this, but we’re together now!!
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Glad to hear Joel is returning home.. would like to hear from his mother. Can you fill me in?
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Me too! I’m not sure what you are asking though. His mother has moved back to the US after being in Panama for a few months. Is there something specific I can answer?
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So sorry about your friend and you are so right about appreciating every moment, even the difficult ones!
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Thank you 🙂
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They say when it’s your time to go it’s your time to go…the only thing is I don’t want to be on an airplane when it’s someone else’s time to go and they drag me along with them. And how do you get several hundred people who’s time it is to go all together in one place at the same time?
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I don’t know how any of this works! I figure if it’s someone else’s time to go and I’m on the airplane, it’s futile to argue at that point.
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sorry for your loss…glad that your Joel will be home soon
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Thank you, and yes he is home!
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So sorry to hear about your friend. Very tragic. Glad to hear that your husband is home. I’m anxiously awaiting mine. He’s been in the states for 2 weeks helping his mother. While he’s been gone, I’ve gone without water for 5 days, battled chayules, and hauled water from the beach to water his trees. I am so ready for him to return.
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