While spearing Lionfish in Curacao (yes, going to get the word Lionfish in right off the bat) we alluded there could be another adventure in the works. Here we go…..
A little back story…..In April of 2022 it was suggested we should make a “bucket list” of things we would like to do. We’re not one that really likes the phrase “bucket list”, so “dream things” felt better.
Dreams…I feel safe to say most everyone likes to dream. What do you dream about? Are you dreaming? Dreams are found all throughout the bible. Probably the most well-known is Joseph’s dream that ended up saving his family from the drought by moving to Egypt. The first one I think about is with Abram, before he was renamed Abraham by God. “As the sun was setting a deep sleep came upon Abram…” In the New Testament, Acts 2:17 says, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”
Among our list came one dream from way back in the 1980’s. I heard a country and western singer, named Gary Morris, sing an aria from an opera. (Anyone remember Gary Morris? I have a cassette of his greatest hits if you want to hear him. Or, YouTube is great) I fell in love with the opera right away and dreamed of going to see it one day. Hold that thought for a moment.
One year later……dreams are really coming true.
We began getting ready for this next adventure as soon as we came home from Curacao. Backpacks on.
Just checking to see if my backpack would fit on Jay’s back. Since the answer is no, I made a pillow to protect my port from the backpack clips.
We also incorporated a training buddy, Hanalei.
Trained up…as much as we could, feeling amazing-Praise the Lord, and the okay from the doctors. First stop, New York City. Jay gave the honors to our niece, Becky, for the first few days in the Big Apple.
When you see the movie, you will understand the picture. Becky and I spent three wonderful days seeing plays, one of the best ones we’ve ever seen and the worst one we’ve ever seen. Funny Girl starring Lea Michele – Hello Gorgeous! That young lady’s voice is gorgeous. (P.S. There was no profanity or other obscenities that seem to be so common on Broadway these days.) The worst play, “Bad Cinderella”. I won’t go into detail, however for many reasons, don’t waste your money.
The artistry and delicious foods from places such as Laduree, Sara Beth’s, Tony’s, Brooklyn Diner and…..Thomas Keller’s Per Se kitchen… A dream come true. Thank you, chefs.
So many places to walk. We clocked between 15,000 – 23,000 steps each day. I call that training too.
Then there was some shopping. Important training.
Tiffany’s flagship has been closed for a remodel since 2019. It opened as “The Landmark” on our last day together. I know they heard we were coming, and rushed the project just for us. So we had to see the doors opening for the first time in several years. True Story – while in line, I was interviewed by the Vogue writer covering the opening. She took my name, asked me several questions, recorded it, so I could be in Vogue next month. Crazy, right!? The artwork in this place is stunning. Pieces from the Met as well as their own vault. The staircase is unbelievable. In the Bluebox Cafe, tiny blueboxes, which I believe every woman should have one, are hanging from the ceiling.
Back to Gary Morris. The Opera he sang from in 1980 is called La Boheme’. Not only did I see it on this trip, I saw it at the Metropolitan Opera House. Dreams really do come true.
Jay said the Opera was too expensive of a nap for him. Becky is the perfect travel partner for these kinds of things. Thank you, Becky for dreaming with me. Love you a bunch.
Becky left, Jay arrived – they were like two planes passing in the sky. The view through our rainy window. Then the sunshine the next day.
Jay had to see the Tiffany museum, no blue boxes or bag left the store in my hand that day. We had Audrey Hepburn looking over our shoulders.
A great play and a beautiful walk through Central Park to end our time in NYC.
Dreams really do come true. “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37:4. While there is no promise of good fortune in these verses, we have a God that loves us so much – more than we can imagine. We prosper in God’s will when we trust Him and seek Him. That is much more important than any of these crazy little dreams. He loves all our crazy dreams, big and small. Even more He wants to be a part of each dream. Are you seeking Him in your dreams?
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” Pslam 20:4. Never say never, and dream bigger dreams. Life can be as small as we are as humans, or it can be big as the God we serve. God has big things in store for each of us when we seek Him. What is your La Boheme?
More dreams to come.
Blessings, Jay and Kelly
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