Countdown

Two more sleeps until I go to Samoa and six more sleeps til “M” day.

So just an update on where I am spiritually, emotionally and physically

Spiritually I am ready, my reason is pure and my heart is at ease, ready and set to go.

Emotionally I’m reminded everyday I spend with my family they are my reason for being me. In an ever changing world where traditions can be unintentionally left behind or neglected, for generations to come, hopefully I’m around to tell the children of my nieces and nephews what the markings on my legs represent, if not, I’m sure by then I can make a 3D recording for them to watch while I read them my blog with no option to pause, fast forward or stop ha ha ha…. hmmmm might do it to this lot now, a captive audience.

Physically, what can I say, pulling my hammy 10 weeks ago just made me mindful of every little ache or strain in my legs so I’ve made sure that physically, my thighs and knees are ok, check and check.

So, I’m ready and thanks to the love and generosity of my Irish parents (my sister-in-law’s parents) I have managed to ease into my break in preparation for Samoa after they treated us all to a lovely family dinner last night, where I found the best mojitohs I have had in a while. Family time was very much needed especially with my niece and nephews.

I know my brother in the USA, his wife and my 3 nieces, as well as my brother and sister in Melbourne and cousins from both mum and dad’s are all supporting me.

It goes without saying though, if it hadn’t been for mum, dad and my Aunty Temu’s initial blessing as well as my cuz’s sisterhood and solidarity to take this journey with me, this whole journey wouldn’t have even started or continued.

So to my family and friends here at home, far and wide, fa’afetai, fa’afetai lava (thank you, thank you very much). Let’s hope this time next week I can share a photo, telling a story of my heritage forever a part of me and my family.