When Plans Change

to change - wechseln

Sometimes plans change.  And sometimes those changes sting. In the big scope of the world, our plan to not travel to the US this coming weekend is not a crisis. We get that. But, it can still sting.  I hadn't mentioned the trip to everyone in the  US because in the back of my head I was wondering if things would make it so we would have to cancel. Some folks knew, so we could coordinate where we stayed and if there were specific arrangements to be made. It would have been Miriam's first time back since we left over 2.5 years ago. And though I was there in March 2020 - it was the beginning of the pandemic and well, quarantined in house doesn't feel much like a visit.

So my dear childhood friend that Miriam and I had planned an awesome quick adventure with sent me this -and maybe she knew before me - I was really going to cancel my plans - because it arrived today - less than two days before we were to get on the plane. Getting this package today, brings me back to the feeling of being a bit homesick in college and then getting a care package. It did take a little sting away. (And do not judge my Charleston Chews! I am sure she had to search for those).

So NY and NC friends, sorry to say we won't be seeing your beautiful faces this October.  Here is hoping for a visit soon.