"Momma's Away"

So, my mother is off in India visiting all our extended family. It has been 30 years since she last visited. Last time she was there I was in her womb, and my sister was with her, age 7.

Good for you Mom!

She has wanted to return to visit for years now, and things haven't worked out the way they were initially planned, but she made it happen. Out on her own (of course until family met her at the airport). 

I am so jealous. And I so would have taken her up on her offer to go with her, if it wasn't for the permanent position I now hold. Not enough vacation time for sure. 3 months she is gone for. She left November 16th and should be back before V-Day.

What a trip that would be. To go to India and meet family I have never met. To get the inside scoop. Heck, even to just go to India.

Internet access isn't the best out there for mom, so I hope she sees this post, as communication has been relegated to quick messages on facebook. Go Figure!

So in hopes of that, I say:

Mom,

I hope all is going well, that you are having an amazing time. I can't wait to hear your stories and see your pictures and videos taken. I hope the family album we made has worked out well for all the Aunties, Uncles, and cousins.

And please do not bring me back a husband, just sandalwood, so my nostrils will be greeted by the wondrous smell whenever I open my linen closet.

I hope the immense heat is treating you well. Happy Christmas, New Year's, and I shall miss the tradition of your angel food cake on my Birthday. But I shall survive, you deserve your trip!

Take care.

Love you,
Jess

Looks like she picked the best time of the year to go there: Weather in India: When is the best time to travel?


iPhone weather shows Highs of 26 - 32 degrees Celsius and Lows of 14 - 23 degrees depending on where she is. Not too shabby I say!


2 more months to go...
XOXO