Having lived away from home for almost 15 years now, a tiny part of the heart still harbors thoughts of returning home to family and friends from childhood. Albeit the fact that none of my or the OH’s mad siblings live there anymore, we often like to fantasize about returning home. Thanks to our friends who have been slowly but steadily making their way back home, it hasn’t been easy pushing these thoughts aside. The non-risk takers that the OH & I are, we shy at the very thought of wrapping our lives here to start it afresh yet again.
What does this have to do anything with the title, you may wonder. It was a good friend, Terri’s mom announcing their return to Chennai. I am so excited for them. I applaud them for being able to make this decision given that we share a very similar lineage. The OH & I are going to miss having them around. OH will miss chatting to Terri’s dad about culinary business opportunities and I will miss being able to visit their home to see all the beautiful changes that Terri’s mom does to the decor. I have always admired Terri’s mom and her ability to create beautiful artifacts out of things that seem fairly mundane to those of us who seriously lack creativity. Not to forget our GNOs that will never be as fun anymore.
The one to miss Terri’s mom the most will be my lab Z. Z knows she is in for a treat when Terri’s mom visits. She loves Z as her own and the one thing I know for a fact is that she feels the same about all canines. It was Terri’s mom who wrote about Z years before I even entered the world of blogging. I can’t think of anyone else who has the foresight to plan her dress for the day to accommodate playing with Z.
Terri’s mom, Z will miss you the most when the OH & I leave on our vacation later this year with the kids. We had a wonderful time with you over the weekend and only wish that we had spent more time with you folks in the years that we’ve known you. We look forward to spending time with you during our vacation. OH & I wish you nothing but the very best and hope that you guys make a wonderful life for yourself.
We look forward to you to give us a glimpse of humor in Chennai. I know I can count on you:) Don’t forget to check out the places to hang out. Will be dependent on you for some good advice.
Posted by terri on April 25, 2008 at 9:00 am
Z’s mom, thank you for the kind words, and welcome to the world of blogging. I’m so glad you took the plunge. Now I can rely on you for news from “back home” when I’m on the other side of the world. And do post photos occasionally.
P.S. I would love it if you posted recipes also. I made your paal payasam the other day for a gathering, and it was a big hit!
Terri – will try to keep you updated on news back home. I know I won’t be half as funny but will try:) Am still trying to decide about sharing photos. Remind me to give you my new paal payasam recipe. Is as simple as it gets and tastes divine, I am told.
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