Today, I learned the importance of spending quality time with my 17-year old niece. On Thursday, she will leave for a two week trip to Costa Rica; a trip she won by participating with Girl Scouts.
I kept asking myself what could I do to make her feel special. So, i took her to breakfast at Yolk, a popular breakfast eatery in Chicago. I told her she could order whatever she wanted. We connect and had a good time. We talked about her trip and what it meant to her and her future. Next year, she'd like to visit either India, France or Italy.
When she departs tomorrow, I will miss her, but know that I fed her and provided good nourishment (good food) for her spirit and soul.
Before chowing down, we held hands and said God is good. I know that she and I believe this. She goes with my blessings. Connecting is important with nieces and nephews.
Pamela E. Johnson
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