OK, so I've only been in San Diego for 18 hours. And I'm already at the airport, ready to go home. This trip is all business, no pleasure, but I did get some whiffs of ocean air, I didn't see any fire damage (I'm sure that's just dumb luck), and I (think I) got everything accomplished that I wanted to. So, back to Columbus!
Sitting in the Cardinal Health office, I was just finishing up my day when I got a Skype "call" from one Ms. Sarah Thornburg. Back at the Homestead, Sarah and Henry were just finishing his bath. I got to say goodnight to Henry in the middle of what was otherwise a very typical office cube jungle.
It is really spooky and awe inspiring that just being able to see my family while I converse with them really lets me be close as I'm so obviously far away.
Henry was up to all of his tricks. He likes seeing his picture as he knocks over the camera. The picture goes crazy on my side, accompanied by an infectious giggle coming through the computer speakers. Priceless. He also told me how he voted for (with) Mommy. Mommy made all of her decisions in the booth, and Henry got to hit the big "Vote" button at the end. Sarah was absolutely beaming with pride ... she's such a Government/Civics junkie, and to see her 2-year-old vote was a big moment for her. I gave her a hard time about it, but it is really cool to see Henry get excited about voting (or anything else that lets us dream about him being an informed, productive citizen). Hopefully he keeps his enthusiasm in the face of a system that can easily drain all enthusiasm and hope in the voting process and government in general.
OK ... enough grandstanding.
See you all back in Columbus! (and if you're not in Columbus, I guess I won't see you!)
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