Passin Time in Fiji

Today in the states and yesterday in Fiji was/is the 8 year anniversary of Warren's accident.   I just read this (every detail) as a reminder to cherish my husband and to remember to live our lives to the fullest.  He woke up early and exercised (thanks to Shaun T) and on Saturday morning we will all take a walk as a family on the sea wall.   This year I explained the whole accident to the girls and they both shared in the appreciation of being with Daddy.   Overall, just feeling thankful and aware today.  

 The past two weeks were spring break for the girls and I.   Well, here it's not called spring break, but that's the way I think of it.   As I mentioned in my last post, we spent a lot of time at home getting over cika (eye infections), had a few playdates, visited two resorts, and the girls participated in a holiday day camp at Rako Pasefika focusing on Pacific Island art, music, drumming, dance, and story telling.   It was awesome!  The kids LOVED it!   On Friday, they did a final performance for the parents.  The pictures and video say it all. Andie got to introduce the ladies dance.  She was nervous but very proud of  herself!  The boys dance The girls.  How cute are their clothes?? What a little dancer! curtain call.  happy kids! This may be a framer.. Hope the video works! As soon as they finished their performance we took off to Beqa Island Lagoo n for the weeken...

It's been a pretty slow week.  We had the threat of a cyclone category 3 passing over us....but after much preparation and a little anxiety - Zena weakened a few hours before she was supposed to hit and Suva fared fine.  Nadi and other parts of the island suffered from major flooding and at least one life was lost.  I feel so terribly for all of the families still living in tents (due to Winston) throughout this rain and wind. The kids are off of school and have enjoyed many play dates and a fun drumming, painting, fire-dancing, Pacific island dancing camp at Rako Pasefika .  They've LOVED it!  I love that they love it. I've managed to stay away from the eye virus (thank goodness) but I cannot say as much for so many of my friends and family.   Everyone is walking around with sunglasses on.  Poor Warren cannot get rid of his bloody eyes!  Check out Wendy's day by day progress of this virus.  Ugh. Wendy  6 hrs ...