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I remember as a child if the clock said 1:11 or 2:22 or 5:55, I would shut my eyes tight, hold my breath and make a wish, really quick too, because whatever the wish, I would think it really hard and open my eyes to hope to that the next minute wasn’t showing. I haven’t done that in decades. But remember like it was yesterday.
Today is a day to remember, the date is anyway. I have nothing exciting to report but I suppose I could wish on world peace or the elimination of terrorism or the eradication of pedophiles. I suppose those thoughts more than wishes breeze through my brain daily .
A possible wish could be an extension of my vacation. A selfish wish certainly. We are just returning from Panama City Beach, where my husband completed the Ironman there. He and I sat down and decided to make this a family event. He certainly could have gone down and competed by himself, saved a bit money, the kids wouldn’t have missed any school or soccer. But we thought that seeing all these athletes and the extreme effort put out, the need for physical fitness and overall health needed in life, the adventure of traveling and the effort put out by all of us, with his training schedule and our missing him, this was truly a family event.
This vacation meant a lot to me. We were together as a family, my husband travels a lot, ALOT and any time we can spend together is just becoming more and more cherished and needed. And I was able to get away from all that is close to me here, a little breather. It wasn’t a different country but the different climate helped to let me feel a distance from New England and the climate also lessened the impending winter routine that runs me down. Being with my husband, and kids and the ocean of the Gulf and seeing important friends meant a lot to me at this time. Needless to say, I had a hard time leaving Panama City Beach!!!!! I could have stayed a few more days…no weeks!
And my husband did fantastic at this Ironman, very, very proud of him and I brag only because he doesn’t. I would give out his figures but he really doesn’t like to brag….email me and I will share!!! hehe
My wish on this day of 11-11-11 is for love, support and compassion to all veterans on this day and all days. A “Panama City Beach Vacation Wish” that is my only wish as I close my eyes and wish as hard as I can wish. God Bless to all.
