A Moment in time

I confess, there is no way I would have missed listening live to Obama give his speech as he made history accepting the Democratic party nomination. So I had to wake up at about 3:45 AM... small price to pay right? As I Listened to every word he said It felt like he was talking to me and nobody else but me (At that moment there was just the two of us). I found myself clapping and smiling with pride, half the time I was on my feet in awe! I believe he did a great job addressing the areas where he has been attacked the most on but I also know that does not mean they will not find something that someone else he knows has done to 'pin' on him and attack him for aaagggghhhhhh!. He truly is an inspiration to me and always will be no matter who is elected to office come November and I couldn't be more proud...Oh! And just so that you know, he is my cousin LOL...Really!... that is my story and I am sticking to it! ha! ha! ha!

Ramada resort sand time

Zaria and Wadi with Ramsa in the back ground

Ua la Waridi

Zaria and her cousin Ramsa

Me and my baby girl

Wadi my baby boy

Ramada resort 'water time'

Liz and Jabali

Wadi collecting wet sand for his castle

Waiting for the waves

Cousin time

Zaria

Tour of the American Battle Monument

My brother-in-law Kepta and nephew Jabali with the famous mosaic, a gift to to the Americans from the Tunisians

My nephew Ramsa at the monument offices

My sister and Ramsa at the American cemetery

My sister Elizabeth

Hoping and praying

We found out a few days after coming back to Tunis from Alaska that Jim’s Dad had been diagnosed with stomach cancer that has spread to the liver. One minute we were spending every day of our 5 weeks summer vacation together and planning for next summer and the next minute we are wondering if we will be lucky enough to get to spend another summer with him. I cannot help it but chock up every time I think about this whole turn in events especially when we speak to him on the phone and he sounds like he as aged 10 years in just one month. We decided to tell the kids today, as Jim will be leaving for the states in 3 days to be with his dad. The kids just adore Grandpa and we knew they would be upset but were really was not prepared for how shocked and sad the news made them. Seeing Wadi in tears asking if ‘grandpa will die and what will happen to grandma’ just broke my heart. But I guess we need to celebrate the great person that he is and has always been. I couldn’t ask for a better loving and caring father-in-law to me, and grandfather to my children. Everyday I see him in Jim and some of those traits in my kids and I guess in as much as that is not enough to take his place it is better than nothing. We hope to spend another summer with him and God willing many more. Get well soon Grandpa… We love and miss you! And hope to see you soon!

Jim, Grandpa, Zaria, Wadi, Grandma and Uncle Chris at Grandma & Grandpa's house July 2008

Beach time in Hammamet

Wadi, Me, Zaria, Ramsa & Elizabeth

Kepta, Elizabeth and their sons Jabali and Ramsa

Wadi, me & Zaria

The kids at Magic Life El manor

Tour of Carthage!

It's a family affair

Daddy's boys

Prakah Sandwich

Sister act

Ramsa & Baby Eros

The Ombati Family

My sister Elizabeth, her husband honorable 'Member of parliament' for Bobasi, Kick Ass member of the Kenyan Opposition, Mheshimia Kepta Ombati, their sons Jabali and Ramsa

Sean Paul Concert at the Romain Theatre in Carthage

The usual 'culprits'

Theater filled to capacity

Me and Suzie

Sean Paul and his girls who put out quite the performance

Me and my 'partner in 'crime'

They call it Education I call it 'bullying'

Just completed my quiz... Time now - 11:45PM. So I am sitting here wondering "what the hell was that?"! I feel so totally bullied...a run would have helped me feel better but the time of night does not permit me to go out for one. I still do not understand why I have to take a financial management class when I would be happier just paying for a financial Manager as need arises. Or better yet using the 'Free' services of my brother. I guess I might see things in a different light in the morning! But right now I am totally indifferent about everything... Oh! Wait. I think I dislike my professor... Maybe!... Maybe not... Oh well! since I am not sleepy, I can not think of anything better to do than to spend some time with Brad Pit... I am thinking "Legends of the Fall" should sooth me to sleep... Of course I will fast forward all the war 'boy' stuff and enjoy all the 'hopelessly romantic' girl stuff... I am beginning to feel better already...

Sand fun in Garmmath

After spending most of the day studying for my quiz and 'ignoring' the kids I figured taking them out to the beach for a few hours might just translate to good karma AKA an A in the quiz... we all had a great time!

Weekend at Ahmeds in Hammamet

Wadi, me and Zaria (Zaria got salt in her eyes and could not open them lol)

Playing in the sea

Yeah! One of them moments when we are able to get Jim smiling!

Wadi, Zaria and Aidi who seems to have salt in her eyes too

Ahmed, Beverly, Furaha, me and Suzie