Tomorrow is Brooke's birthday. Well actually it is right now since they are half a day ahead of us in time. We sent her a birthday package but I am thinking it won't make it in time due to all the flights in and out of Thailand being cancelled right now. There have been bombs and people being shot in Thailand for the past two weeks. I have had panicky moments quite a few times in the past week! Is Brooke safe? I have no way of knowing.
We've lost a bit of contact over the last 7 months. Brooke doesn't read or write well enough to respond to any letters we've sent. There is no one who will take the time to write us a letter or email to let us know how she is. Our one contact is a very busy lady and we don't want to inconvenience her....although I often sit sifting through my email ...rolling my mouse up and down just hoping I have missed an email from someone who has seen or spoken to Brooke.
So, tomorrow is Brooke's birthday. Although I am terribly sad my oldest daughter is not here so that I can make her a cake and takes pictures of her opening presents....I will celebrate in my heart all day tomorrow.....knowing it is the start of the end....the countdown.
Tomorrow Brooke turns 17.
