Back to Elliot Way and Fireflies Soon

In a week, we are returning to Elliot Way and fireflies.

It has been a stormy month since we came back at the beginning of July. A few weeks ago, my sister suffered from a bicycle accident with internal head bleeding, left shoulder dislocating and wrist injury. Weeks later she is still waiting for the final OK from her surgeon to perform her wrist surgery. Her being out of commission has rallied a big team of family members and friends to take care of Mother's evening feeding. We are all speechless by the generosity and friendship after a calamity.

At home front, events have occurred with equally fierce force. Three cars were all serviced at Monterey Bay Automotive in July. As if one visit was not enough, RAV4 broke down on August 1st. To avoid a car-less inconvenience, Paul drove himself to Costco to replace a new battery. In the midst of storm, family and friends did not forget my birthday: I had dinner out three days in a row!

Next Thursday after changing shift with Sarah after her vacation back, we will be on our way east. Sensitive Chippy has already sniffed the change in the air, following and looking at us with her helpless resignation. I feel really bad but at the same time longing for the newly renovated Elliot Way and those fireflies, if they still hang out in the dusk.