October 2007 : Sun City West AZIZONA – life in the fast food lane or how I spent my 2 weeks in the states.

My two weeks in the states were intense for a variety of obvious reasons. The first 5 days found me in an emotional stupor divided between processing the loss of a parent and reconnecting with the friends and family that remain. Christina and I ate a lot of fast food – hot, greasy, excessive and delicious, which we washed down with equal amounts of sodas and Starbucks refreshments. Ahhh……….Two weeks without dried fish or manioc – I hope I will not be too spoiled when I return to the village.

Mom’s neighbors and friends became our neighbors and friends. They carried us through the process and without them we would have found ourselves adrift and frustrated. Thanks again to all the wonderful people of SCW, particularly Len and Melba – you guys rock – and if you’ll have us – Christina and I would like to adopt you as our new parents/grandparents !!!