Christmas 2010 - we have received the very best present a family could want - our son, Michael, has returned to the United States for GOOD!!!! It was a decision that he made a short while back, and we were thrilled to hear all about it - they will miss him in Serbia, but, he did what he wanted, and thought it was time for him to come home. What a way to end a year - not much can top that!!!
He looks and feels terrific and has begun to settle in - and for those who know him well - there is a lot of baggage when this man travels, so Mom has decided to stay away from his room for a while, at least. And, of course, as tradition would have it, he will be going on holiday for a while - so, he will repack again and 'do his thing' - Once 2011 rolls around, he will return and life, as he knows it, will begin. We told him that we would remove FINALLY, the VACANCY sign on the front porch. He has asked T.J., if and when needed, could he camp out at the Woodside Hilton in Stamford - T.J. has to think about that before answering.
525 will now be bustling - things will be happening - the slow & steady routine of Gail & Joe will be given a new lease on life - like a good shot in the arm - one that we all can use now and then.
Once again, he can re-connect with all his friends - go out and buy "that" car that will make him happy - treat himself to little goodies here and there - just live life as only he knows how.
We are thrilled beyond words - but we know that all of our family, friends and those who know Michael will be happy for us too ... so WELCOME HOME MICHAEL - it's been a long time coming - LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!