Summer 2013 in France (Part 6)

Summer 2013 in France (Part 6)

This time, it's final. All is set. Packing is done. Bound to Tahiti with more than 20 hours flight with a stop over in Los Angeles. And be arriving hopefully Wednesday early morning.

I have checked everything inside Pierre's flat. All is clean, cubboard is filled with his survival needs....food, etc. Closets are filled with clean smelling clothes and I am wondering how these things would last and be kept orderly...but I am happy with what I have accomplished. I did the last day buy yesterday and he's got everything to make his stay convenient and conducive to study hard, if not harder. I can say, I can leave with my mind at peace. This is what I am trying to convince myself. Leave with a peaceful mind. Really, could I?

But still, why do I feel sad? I can't prevent myself from worrying being a mom. Mom is a mom who worries every time for her children no matter what age they may be. They will always stay as my babies.

As Pierre left me this morning, he gave me a very tight and long hug with a kiss.....and he said:  "Thank you for everything mom."  The sweetest words I could get and could melt my heart away.

As I look back and think for what I have done in the past 7 weeks in France, it's really amazing to imagine what everything took place during that time. It was like a marathon to me. It's all focused on the family. Like Cynthia's struggle to finish her thesis, her family's plan of changing house, her going back to work after staying for 15 months, Marie-Anne's getting a permanent job, Mathieu's non-stop work, Pierre's search for a  new flat and school, Philippe's challenging job, in-laws' little health issues, plus Pierre's friends who came one after the other. And not to forget my babysitting job!!

But one thing that made it really special is the presence of our dearl little princess Lena. The real center of attraction. Our little sunshine. It is really fantastic how this little creature could do and unite the family in one piece. A real blessing to the family. Having her with us gave us so much joy and we are so grateful. Our little angel indeed.

My children said that I am so gaga to her. Definitely! How one can never be gaga when you see her? She is such a sweetie. I have never ever thought that being a grandma could be so gratifying.

I am leaving with a heavy heart but I am thankful that I leave with great memories behind. I was able to bond with my children. I must admit that it was not always easy. There were flaws. There were frictions. Not always ideal as people would think. We are not perfect family. Far from that. But we try to be nice and loving to one another.

Oh yes, in just about a little time, the taxi driver would come and pick me up, take me to the railway station bound to Paris Airport. Summer 2013 is over. 

On the other hand, there's Lolo Pogi who is becoming impatient. He wants me back in Tahiti rapidly. He said, I have been away too long and he wants us to get back to our normal empty nesters' life.

Au revoir la France, bonjour Tahiti. Our journey continues. Life continues. Life is beautiful. Until next summer and many more summers to come.