Yesterday was such a sad day

First, Farrah lost her ferocious fight to survive her illness.  I was so sad to hear that, even though we all knew it was coming.

Then Michael Jackson up and died on us.  The juxtaposition of one who fought so hard to live and one who really seems to have kind of thrown it all away is a tough one.  When you look up "Sometimes life is not fair," yesterday should probably be right up there in the examples.  I'm sad about MJ too, though.  I was a huge fan and introduced him to the children, who also became fans.  It'd be nice to see a star shine as bright again in our lifetimes but I just don't know. Maybe it's not a good idea for them to shine so bright; it seems to not usually end well.

On a much more upbeat note, in the Life Goes On category, we mailed off a package today.  I hope she gets it in time for it to be useful!  I don't think she really looks at my blog so here's a photo:

Isn't that so cute?  There are two luggage tags (we filled them out with her name and our address), a key chain with a key to the house that has a little pouch with a tote bag all zipped into it, a book about being an exchange student, a little moleskine sketchbook since she is apparently an artist, and a little book I made with photos of the house and her room and the high school, etc.  The girls put a card in there, too.  Now we are officially all set!  July 22nd is the date; we got the final confirmation today.  Weird!  But good!

Comments

[Elisabeth]

This is ADORABLE! What an encouraging start for an exchange student!

[Cordelia]

:) I really hope Josephine realizes what an amazing family you are.. she is so lucky!! I'm envious ha
I miss you all so so so much!
many hugs

[Beth]

I don't even have a house key!