WEEK 53 Feb. 24 - Mar. 2.
WEEK 54 Mar 3 - 9
WEEK 55 Mar 10 - 16
WEEK 56 Mar 17 - 23
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WEEK 57 Mar 24 - 30
WEEK 58 Mar 1 - Apr 6
I thought I was at the point of no return. However, I am sure that by now, you have figured out I am
relentless on "letting go" of things. That is why I had to go back. I had to go back and post some of the
photos and events that filled WEEKS 53,54,55,56 am done with this blog I will print it
just for me. Time will pass and the day will come when I will find myself flipping through the pages of
my memories. I will review my WEEKS gone by as I impatiently waited, ehem...I correct myself... I so
patiently waited to reunite with Pepe. Oops !My nose just got bigger!! I can't go out like this!!
Oh! Alright!! Alright!! I was IMPATIENT !!
GEE !! I can't get away with anything...
What was I saying? Ah,yes! I remembered...Someday,when Pepe and I are old, I will snuggle in bed
next to him in a cold winter's night. I will open my copy of Between U.S. A. and Spain and pointing with
my wrinkled index finger at a photo, will say, "Oh, look honey!! I had forgotten about this!". I am sure we
will smile , grateful to God that those days are over.
So there add more memories to those weeks. But I warn you. The events are not in order...
just like my brain.
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Photos & story belong to: WEEK 55 Mar 10 - 16
I have gone through the stages of depression, anger, and then acceptance once more, since
that rainy day when my husband returned to Spain.
That day at the airport I tried not to think. I was in denial anyways. My camera of course was
at hand, and I saw this couple sleeping in the most uncomfortable way possible. I don't know
what possessed me to take this photo. I guess it reminded me of when I did something similar
at Madrid's airport, Barajas, when I was too early for my flight and not having slept much
during my stay...a row of seats looked very, very inviting. Thus I bundled up my coat and
purse and used it as a pillow. For the first time in my life I couldn't care less if I there were
people around that might hear me snore, or drool. I drifted off to sleep for a couple of hours
before taking my flight.
But look at this lady! These seats are not even in a row! They are at an angle. Her husband
(I assume), was on the other side sleeping the same way. Note the covers? A newspaper.
The whole picture was odd to me. But it was time to say good by to Pepe, so I quickly forgot
about the sleeping Asian couple...
And after I said goodbye to my husband,
I was too busy looking out the glass
wall by his gate. Stuck to it I stared at
at his airplane... imagining Pepe as
he went in, as he was greeted by
the smiling flight attendants, as he
walked down the narrow isle looking
for his seat...
That night, at home, I reviewed the shots I had taken during Pepe's stay. I clicked a button and
those photos would display as a slide show. A 21 day slide show. Sigh. I watched it over
and over.
After all, I missed my husband. I felt such a loss.
Then curious me had to check out the newspaper/sheet the Asian lady sleeping on two
chairs had over her. Ha! Let's see today's headlines! ZOOM . The photograph was of Japan's
catastrophic aftermath of the 9.o magnitued earthquake and tsunami. It left me stone cold.
If I missed my husband.
If I felt a loss.
I can't fathom the emotional devastation the people of Japan were experiencing ...
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I want to take a moment to thank my family and friend for their support throughout these 58 weeks.
I also want to acknowledge my blog-friends for their encouraging comments in my blog and in
facebook. When I entered my empty house and sat in front of my computer I had you to make me
smile.
Thank you for lifting me up. I will always remember your kindness.
Dance...get up and dance...you know you can....I've seen your video. Cry...give yourself permission...
if you must let it all out and get it over with.Whistle...a happy tune while you cook.Create...write, write, write...give yourself back what you enjoy most and do so very well.Choose...where you want to go and take the steps to get yourself there as fast as you possibly can. Jan @ BellaCasa
Mommy, I don't know what to tell you. I Know how you are feeling. Rest what you can. i will call you later. Love you lots mama.
And... to my Little Swiss Flag , Merce Hernandez , who I believe has read my entire blog! Merce...Thank you for always being there. You are too sweet! Someday we will meet in Spain... :)
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Story and photos belong to: WEEK 57 Mar 24 - 30
Rather than slump around the house, when I had Alonso I did what my blog friends suggested.
I certainly did not want to disappoint hem. So I got up and did something. It was good for him.
It was good for me. I went to a near by park with Alonso.
Here's my sweetheart! See Alonso's Mickey Mouse cap? It's his favorite!
We strolled around the park. Then I took him to the lake. He would have fun watching the ducks
and geese...
Alonso spotted a goose and got very excited!
So excited in fact...that he shared his favorite cap with the bird!
Yes, Alonso, it's bye bye time for Mickey Mouse!
I tried rescuing it, but it went too far from my reach. Some fish is wearing it now...
We kept walking around the lake following this cute couple.
I was so glad I decided not to stay in the house. It really was a day to be enjoyed!
Then off to the trail...the children's area for Alonso to have some fun...
and after admiring a beautiful sunset, Alonso and I headed back home...
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As I said before this is not in order...
While Pepe was here I started collecting flags. I figured I could "capture" them as people from
other countries visited my blog. I will not ever be able to travel the world, but at least my blog
is seen in places I would have liked to visit!
So far this is what I have:
When I see the flag from Sweden I know it's my friend Lady Fi and I smile. Check out
her blog, it's breathtaking! Ladyfi.wordpress.com
WEEK 53...54...and... (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
Looky here! How interesting!
google.jo on "To my big sister, Hilda, with love: Happy Birthday!! (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) " by searching for happy birthday my big sister .
Now this is my GREEK mystery. I would love for this person to let me know
who they are, because they visit regularly. Person from Greece, who are you? :)
typepad.com on "WEEK 53...54...and... (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
This one from England must have been searching for a good "FISH & CHIPS " recipe! Nah...not really, she was looking for Barbara Desperado!
google.co.uk on "DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND BARBARA...once again, "FISH DESPERADO" (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) " by searching for barbara desperado .
I am clueless. WHO in Extremadura searches me by my sister's name?
Unknown Canadian ...who visits from time to time. Hello!!
blogger.com on "Between U.S.A. and Spain. ".
Unbelievable!! Ivanna Trump is searched for every where....this is my most international post!
The woman I argued with was Ivanna Trump?!! (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
OH, LA LA!! VIVA LA FRANCE!
google.ch on "Between U.S.A. and Spain.: 5 posts from December 12, 2010 - December 18, 2010 " by searching for spain problem 12 december 2010
I have to visit Ireland someday! It's one of my dream destinations!
Between U.S.A. and Spain. ".
Mamma Mia ! When will I ever go to the Vatican. I must goah before I dieah!
google.it on "Happy Birthday Mami! (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
From the land of Pope John Paul II...someone is looking for taquitos?
google.pl on "MARICELA'S TAQUITOS FOR PEPE. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
cn.bing.com on "Between U.S.A. and Spain. " by searching for beautiful bottles .
AHA!! She once was my Peruvian mystery! Hola Marieli!! HUGS!!
facebook.com on "MACHU PICCHU ROYALTY... (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
Whenever I see the flag of Puerto Rico, I know it's either Carmen, my cousin
Adolfo's wife, or one of their daughters, Maricela or Gisela. Un besoooooooo!!
facebook.com on "A MOST PRECIOUS GIFT. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
Here are some more exciting countries:
google.com.au on "PEPE RET URNS TO SPAIN. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.)safe flight honey .
google.com.pk on "Between U.S.A. and Spain.: 27 posts from September 2010 ".
google.com.hk on "Between U.S.A. and Spain.: 3 posts from March 15, 2011 " by searching for hope you a smooth and safe flight .
Outback country! Cocodrile Dundee let's grill on the barbie!!
How about this? Why doesn't it surprise me for someone in Japan looking for a most precious gift?
search.yahoo.com on "A MOST PRECIOUS GIFT. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
Hmmm...Taiwan! I thought people over there were too busy making stuff for the rest of the world to do anything else! Just kidding...
A POEM FROM THE PAST. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
Everyone likes cake! See?
google.com on "I WANT TO HAVE MY CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) " by searching for I like to have my cake and eat it too .
sg.search.yahoo.com on "HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY ALBERTO! (Between U.S.A. and Spain.) ".
This is what I call interesting...someone in Kenya looking for Spanish poetry. It's a small world.
Which one of these would YOU like to visit?
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Unfinished post from: WEEK 56 Mar 17 - 23
Missing Pepe, I turned to my photo archives. Nothing like browsing trhough albums when
you miss a loved one. It makes you live those moments again.
So as I was enjoying the photos of Toledo, from my trip in September 2010, I realized
I had not finished a post I had started a few weeks back titled:
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHT.
I don't know these people, but I sure wish I could read their minds...
This next one is Pepe. I am sure he was thinking, "Dear Lord! When is Juani going to say let's sit down!".
Well...with this cat I will pass on wanting to know what he found so tasty!!
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WEEK 56 Mar 17 - 23
Sometime around here I became intererested in shooting. Flowers that is. Not with a gun
though, with my camera.
I'LL HAVE A SPLASH OF COLOR. THANK YOU.
I'll HAVE ANOTHER SPLASH OF COLOR. THANK YOU.
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WEEK 58 Mar 31 - Apr 6
ROAD TRIP TO OHIO! LET'S GO!! WE ARE RUNNING LATE, HILDA!
COFFEE!! I NEED COFFEE!! IT'S A 12 HOUR DRIVE!!
to be continued.....
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But of course we made it, and there will be a road trip post. But now, a
special peek at the wedding...
Wedding decorations and bouquets by Hilda, grandmother of the bride.
Cake topper by Cheryl.
Keepsake by Mayra and her blogging mom...ehem!
This gorgeous wedding cake creation was by Cheryl, Savannah's mom....
Oh, I know you want to see the bride! However...that's a very special post, and I
am working on it!
To be continued very soon.
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