I was staring out at the sleepy, gray morning and thinking that at times the world seems to exhibit emotion in the same way as her inhabitants. Yet perhaps that is only because humans feel the need to personify everything in an attempt to understand. It's breezy, damp, and mild, and the radar indicates that showers will settle over the area for most of the day. Smelling the approaching weather on the wind was a wonderful way to wake up. Whenever the breeze blows in that way, I wish that I could dance away on it, gently blowing wherever it chooses to take me.
Upasna and her little one were in the clubhouse when I entered for breakfast. It is always good to see my friend, and I will miss her when we move. The family leaves for India on Emily's birthday, and baby Shyla will stay even when her Mom returns in April. Upasna's Mom will take care of Shyla until Upasna is able to take the American dental exams and establish a career. By the time Shyla returns, she will be a completely different child. I have appreciated my experience with a family that is so similar and yet so very different from my own.
Emily quietly slept in her crib until 4:00am and willingly went back to sleep. She woke again when her brother entered at 7:00, but has been sleeping again for the past two hours. It is such a relief to have her sleep contentedly in her own bed. I'm glad that I have been afforded some time for my thoughts this morning. The wind chimes are singing happily on our balcony, and I'm overwhelmingly at peace. Life is beautiful in the most unexpected ways.
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