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October 16, 2008
Packing, Traveling, Enjoying
Karen has packing lists for every eventuality. She's got lists for trips to NY, lists for trips to Florida, lists for trips to Israel, lists of lists.
The love of my life is organized.
Days before we're set to depart, I schlep our suitcases down from the high shelf in the closet and Karen goes to work.
Me, I just watch in awe, and think about packing.
Says Karen: “I always overpack, and then on the last day, I edit.”
Last night, Karen, the recognized packing champ in the family Avrech, stepped into Offspring # 3's bedroom—OS #3 has been home, on High Holiday vacation from Stern College—and sank to the floor before an enormous suitcase.
I stood in the doorway and watched Karen and our youngest daughter huddle, discuss various items of clothing, then fold and carefully place each piece, like jewels, in the case.
Offspring # 3, hardly a timid or retiring young lady, sat cross-legged on the floor and allowed Karen to take charge.
No matter how old our children grow, they are always our children, and a central, built-in sense of trust floods their system.
I stood in the doorway and watched item after item pile up in the suitcase which is, I kid you not, the size of Albania.
Where did all these clothes come from?
Hey, I never saw those shoes! Gotta grab my camera and —
I didn't watch the debate. Obama and his Jewish enablers are far too, well, far gone.
I didn't read the NY Times, AKA Pravda-on-the Hudson.
I didn't catch up on all the blogs I regularly devour.
I need a respite from all the clamor.
No, I just stood in the doorway and smiled as my girlses packed.
It is during simple, everyday moments like this I experience hope, I experience joy.
We're flying east today to visit with Offspring #2, her wonderful husband, and our lovely granddaughter Ma'ayan Ariel. I'll do my best to blog while away.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at October 16, 2008 09:27 AM
Comments
Seraphic Secret is private property, that's right, it's an extension of our home, and as such, Karen and I have instituted two Seraphic Rules and we ask commentors to act respectfully.
1. No profanity.2. No Israel bashing. We debate, we discuss, we are respectful. You know what Israel bashing is. The world is full of it. Seraphic Secret is one of the few places in the world that will not tolerate this form of anti-Semitism. That's it. Break either of these rules and you will be banned.
Seeing the innocense of a beautiful baby is worth more then a debate, a newspaper or a blog. Enjoy your visit and have a safe and memorable trip.
Posted by: tamster at October 16, 2008 10:35 AM
Ditto Tamster's comment...
Have a safe and fun trip!!
Good Mo'ed!!
Posted by: Lance at October 16, 2008 10:53 AM
Your womenfolk are very well shod.
Guten Moed.
MH
Posted by: mata hari at October 16, 2008 10:59 AM
Moadim l'simcha.
Enjoy the trip, enjoy the big girl and little girl. I'm guessing you'll perhaps be away through the rest of Sukkot, so have a good Yom Tov.
Posted by: Pearl at October 16, 2008 12:00 PM