neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail ...
well, almost!
i take leave of my gang at home, as planned, and make my way to bruxelles - stretch limos, much-maligned weather, and delayed flights add to the frenzy. jane takes my place at the diner with andi for breakfast today, calling to let me share in their tete a tete (my customary friday morning haunt with him!). she seems to be feeling terrific, lots of energy, well organized, and happy for my voyage abroad - even inspired by the work that lies ahead!
i share her optimism, and now that i have an ocean between myself and her i realize how incredibly well she has handled all that has come her way in the last few weeks. moving from 0 to 60 in such a short stretch - from preliminary testing, to a cancer diagnosis, then seeking medical opinions and doing research, through surgery and recovery, and quickly back on her feet.
i spend the day bumming around antwerp with our friend debbie’s sister karen - we have a fun day enjoying this hip port city - and it is truly relaxing slice of heaven for me! jane is excited about this trip, which puts me at ease ... happy for the progress on the project in rwanda, and glad that i am able to sneak some time with debbie & dino and gang.
i spend an amazing evening with the entire lieber family at their stunning home in antwerp, relishing their genuine warmth and gracious hospitality - a truly special group who are thoughtful and welcoming. we have an incredible shabbat dinner with great food, wine, and conversation. quite a friday night!
it lessens the distance between myself and my own gang, for which i am most humbly and profoundly grateful ...
shabbat shalom,
h
well, almost!
i take leave of my gang at home, as planned, and make my way to bruxelles - stretch limos, much-maligned weather, and delayed flights add to the frenzy. jane takes my place at the diner with andi for breakfast today, calling to let me share in their tete a tete (my customary friday morning haunt with him!). she seems to be feeling terrific, lots of energy, well organized, and happy for my voyage abroad - even inspired by the work that lies ahead!
i share her optimism, and now that i have an ocean between myself and her i realize how incredibly well she has handled all that has come her way in the last few weeks. moving from 0 to 60 in such a short stretch - from preliminary testing, to a cancer diagnosis, then seeking medical opinions and doing research, through surgery and recovery, and quickly back on her feet.
i spend the day bumming around antwerp with our friend debbie’s sister karen - we have a fun day enjoying this hip port city - and it is truly relaxing slice of heaven for me! jane is excited about this trip, which puts me at ease ... happy for the progress on the project in rwanda, and glad that i am able to sneak some time with debbie & dino and gang.
i spend an amazing evening with the entire lieber family at their stunning home in antwerp, relishing their genuine warmth and gracious hospitality - a truly special group who are thoughtful and welcoming. we have an incredible shabbat dinner with great food, wine, and conversation. quite a friday night!
it lessens the distance between myself and my own gang, for which i am most humbly and profoundly grateful ...
shabbat shalom,
h
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