When we got off the plane in Dubai for the first time it was hard to imagine what it would feel like to live her. Questions, as is expected, included how well the girls might like their school, whether they would have good friends and how well we might all adjust. Those questions, of course, in time, took care of themselves. The girls did what they had to adjust to their new environment, meet new people and develop the friendships that would support them as they grow.
And finally the end of a chapter came and went. Irini's 5th Grade Celebration marked a bit transitional point in her life. For the parents it was one of those "our girl is growing up" moments, marked with a mix of pride for all she has accomplished and the longing for that little girl to stay little. But time waits for no one, and as our daughters grow up we are followed by exactly those two elements... celebration of all they are accomplishing with a smattering of trying to hold on, all enveloped by a powerful love for what we have and the wonderful beings that our two girls have become.
Irinoula, we cannot be prouder of you for all that you are and all that you will be. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments and nothing but love and support for your next chapters! We love you soooooo much!
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