Meeting Jan and Mia!

How does someone highlight a wonderful weekend on a blog? Perhaps by listing those moments:

A quite evening with my husband – enjoyed two wines 

   Eden Vale 2003 Tempranillo, Rouge Valley- Dark Berry Fruits

Dalla Vina 2005 Semillon, Late Harvest Columbia Valley - Peaches 

Both Excellent Wines!

Rose Parade with a bit of drizzle, a chance to visit with my sister while waiting for the parade – 5 hours! My favorite part are the Floats in the Parade – I have a passion for Flowers!

Saturday night dinner out at Laurelhurst Market! Excellent new restaurant in NE Portland - Great Service, Great Dinner and a wonderful wine! 

   Januik 2006 Red Wine -Rasperries, Currants and Balanced

The chance to see two young girls dance in Peter Pan and a few Jazz songs. I felt very proud for their parents and of the girls!

The most important moment this weekend was the opportunity to meet a wonderfully spirited woman, Jan. She sat next to us at the Rose Parade and we had the chance to learn a little about her. Jan shared with us that in 2008 she was not at the Rose Parade due to having Lung Cancer and the aftermath of dealing with that illness.  I shared how sorry I was that she had that to experience cancer. Her comment was that “not to feel sorry for her and that she was through with that crap”. Jan brought her little dog Mia who she is training to be a therapy dog at Dornbecker Childrens Hospital!

Sharing 6 hours with this woman reminded me how important your spirit really is! I am already looking forward to seeing her next year in the same parade spot!