To witness her ongoing dedication and absolute delight after her performances as loved ones and school pals flocked by her side to congratulate her was precious. Theia (Greek for Auntie) traveled by train from Philadelphia, Obasan (Japanese for Grandmother) used to be our neighbor in Vienna, and locals from Alexandria, Tito Francis and Tito Joe all came to support. Deeply grateful for the family and community we have built here in NoVA.
A little magic in our world.
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A bit of a situation arrived at our doorstep after dusk last night when our doorbell rang and our elderly neighbor (her phone was not charged) stood outside with an 11-year-old boy appearing neurodivergent. He was lost and wandering for the last couple of hours with his bike which had a flat tire. He shared that he needed directions to get home. Clothed in black pants, navy t-shirt and gray sneakers with no helmet or reflectors, we immediately called the police, and three emergency trucks arrived within minutes. Mohammed's parents had just placed a call to police two minutes before ours when a helicopter had just been cued up to do a search. Thankfully, his father arrived relieved to take him home safe and sound. Good to know that police forces are immediately responsive, especially when children are involved.The crisis so moved me what with our own resident 11-year-old. Magic in the world . . . can be incredible.
