Today was Gigi's last day at Starfish. She has been volunteering here for about 7 months so is really part of the family. Gigi is Chinese/Canadian & is in the fortunate position that she can talk to everyone. She will be missed in so many ways, not the least of which is translating between those of us who speak English & those who speak Chinese.
Half an hour ago she left for the airport & there was barely a dry eye in the place. Now you all know that I am not one for getting teary in front of other people (if I can possibly help it) but watching the nannies crying it was all I could do to not join in. Let's just say I semi succeeded. Honestly the older I get the less I can hold that kind of thing in. What's the story with that? I am definitely not impressed!
Another reason for the emotion was that Gigi is taking Thomas (he is the blue baby I told you about) for his first heart surgery. She has a two & a half hour flight tonight & tomorrow they will do tests & get things ready for his surgery on Tuesday. This surgery is the first of many & naturally carries complications so any prayers you can send his way will definitely be appreciated. Gigi will then stay with him in the hospital & once he is in the NICU will then go home to Canada (after a visit to her Grandmother in China).
We went out for dinner last night as it was her last night here & in the photo from left to right is Gigi, Lila, yours truly, Amanda & Mark (a friend from Amanda's church).
hi Tracey
ReplyDeleteMum forwarded your blog on to me and i have been reading it. it is really great to read and see what you are doing over in China. I didn't envy the start of your trip, hope that you has strong words with your travel agent, i can't imagine the stress it would have caused.
Anyway i will continue to keep up to date with you journey, it is a great read and very interesting. Keep having a fantastic time and i hope that you eventually find the right ice cream. I do however think that you are kidding yourself by believing that subway cuts out the ice cream. But what the hell, we only live once. Enjoy
Love Kate
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteThe start of my trip was certainly different than I had hoped but now I kind of feel prepared for almost anything. Glad you are enjoying the blog - I know Mum loves it as it makes her feel I am not so far away.
Love Tracey
P.S. Surely Subway cancels out the icecream - it's like having a diet coke with a mars bar. Well that's what I'll keep telling myself anyway!