15 - 17th April 2011
Friday
Baseball……
Friday night we enjoyed an evening at the baseball with Diane & George, Candace, Bart & Zach and Pat & Sam watching the Houston Astros play the San Diego Padres.
It was a special night that included a tribute to Jackie Robinson who was the first black Major League Baseball player and instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball, which, up until then, had relegated black players to the Negro leagues. He played with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Jackie Robinson’s number was 42 and each player on both teams wore that number in honor of him (quite confusing to new comers like us!) We also received a t-shirt when we arrived which was great – a fabulous memento for us with the Astros on the front and Jack Robinson and no. 42 on the back.
Unfortunately the Astros lost but it was a great game, we learned just a little more about the rules and definitely enjoyed the spectacular firework display at the end of the night (apparently put on especially for our farewell!! mmmm…….)
Saturday
Farewell from Houston Fit
We had a fabulous night with about 24 fellow walkers & runners when we gathered at Cheryl Harris’s home to say farewell and share an amazing array of gourmet food along with lots of good conversation and laughs. Stories were told including me bragging about the amazing ‘bling’ I have collected from my full and half marathon achievements. We all have fond memories of training together and being there when the goal of crossing the finish line was achieved.
Houston Fit has been a big part of our time here in Houston and we are so grateful to have been involved and to have made friends with so many wonderful people, not to mention getting ourselves fitter in the process. We say a big thank you for all the good wishes, cards and gifts we received – it certainly was a special night and one we will always remember.
Sunday
Farewell at the Path of Tea
Our awesome friend Lydia organized a farewell for us at the Path of Tea, a place we have grown to love. So many wonderful relationships have been created there, the organic tea is sensational and the owners, Thea & Chris, are amazing. It’s also been a meet-up venue for the Law of Attraction community and is always a great place to relax and enjoy the moment.
Sunday afternoon saw our friends come and say their goodbyes and relive memories and talk about the future. It was a great afternoon and anyone could be forgiven for thinking we have been living here for 10 years rather than 4.5. This community of friends has been very supportive and encouraging and will be friends for life – most have said they will come visit us in NZ – let’s hope so!!
A weekend of farewells has made our move seem more real - we're sad to be leaving but soooo happy to be moving closer to our grandbaby.........
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