We finally make it ...

Past the border with my mother that is. Yes ... third time lucky but not without its usual challenges. A 2 hour line up, having to go back into the border patrol office to get ANOTHER visa but we made it thru and had this great afternoon with my mom and sister. We had laughs, talked about relatives, made plans for Christmas. AWESOME considering I haven't really talked to my sister in years and now ... we just have such a great time hanging out. Sis, if you're reading this I hope you make it to Philippines for Christmas. Heck ... I hope I make it to Philippines for Christmas. I'm determined to make it happen - I can't miss out on Christmas back home this year. It would be weird ... so chanting to book a few things before the year's end.