The day before we left Cyprus and returned to Jerusalem we celebrated our daughter’s 22nd birthday. She invited a friend from the community where she is serving to come along for the party.
We had a meal at the Four Season’s hotel in the port city of Limassol and dessert at Color’s, an upscale ice cream bar. They have the best Italian ices and gelatos.
We had so much fun, shared some stories, savored our food, opened some gifts… I hated for it to end.
I didn’t cry when we said good-bye and the girls drove up the mountains to their home nestled in the Troodos mountains, but it was so hard to part. Of course, my husband and I know our daughter is having the best time of her life, learning the truth of the joy of serving and giving yourself for causes greater than life itself. Somehow I feel that this year will be critical for her. It is her fourth season in Cyprus. She is on staff now and a significant part of the outreach and group she is committed to. She is embracing life with gusto and soberness both. I am so proud of her choices.
I just love to get a new sassy cut and color. It’s a true lift. So grateful to Isaac for the great do.
hour after hour I
watch the sea and sky transform
blue to blue to blue
We have had a few quiet and reflective days here by the sea in Pafos. I have really enjoyed the down time and the refreshing salt winds of the sea. It has been great to spend time knitting, reading, meditating, and writing some poetry of my own. Here’s one of the few that I have written in the last few days.
We are in Cyprus for a couple of weeks. This is our yearly trek to the land of encouragement. And encouraged we are! Great to be with the community of friends we have here. Great to be with our daughter, who is stationed here for the next six months. Great to be by the sea.
I have had a little time to read and write for pleasure instead of for deadlines! And pleasure it has been.
