Melisa and I drove down to Seaside Heights, yesterday. I hadn't been back since Superstorm Sandy ripped through the Jersey shore a little over a year ago, so it was a bittersweet moment for me. Melisa wrote a beautiful post about our trip to Seaside Park and captures the meaning behind "Jersey Strong," perfectly.
Which is truly ironic, considering this is her first trip to our neck of the woods and that many folks have openly questioned Melisa why, of all places, she would even consider visiting New Jersey.
It's okay, we're used to it. Also, it's mid-November; if I had my choice, I'd probably pick somewhere a little, you know, warmer to spend my frequent flyer miles, too.
Still, it was very important for me that Melisa was made to feel right at home and I asked my kids to help by treating her as if they would any other member of our family.
We invited her to attend my son's last football game of the season with us and, after teasing each other, giggling in unison like a bunch of school girls and then huddling close together (it was like Antarctica cold, last night) my youngest daughter turned around to ask Melisa a question.
"Hey mom…wait…I mean, Melisa…"
I feel it safe to say that…THAT alone…was most likely worth the 1,600 miles.
Aaaaaand, it's okay. I didn't mind one bit, because anyone who knows Melisa would probably agree with me when I tell you that SHE REALLY IS sort of hard to resist, like that.
Thanks for all of the wonderful memories, we miss you already, Melisa.
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45 responses to “Thanks for the memories, we miss you already.”
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
Great picture! I’m so glad you guys had fun. Now, when are you coming back to Chicago?
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Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
Definite bonus on top of getting to see my sistuh-from-anuthuh-mutha for five straight days of quality time was finally meeting the entire family. I had private moments of laughter with each one of them, including Garth (NHRN), and my heart is full after such a wonderful week. Also, sigh. I miss you. xoxo
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