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My Lovely Litt Ladies!

January 9, 2010 by Debbi Ballard 1 Comment

Yes, this blog entry is long overdue, and although it is really about ONE very special and lovely Litt lady, it really is about all of them, because it wouldn’t have been what it was without the 3 Litt ladies, Barri, Tracy, and Jamie. True – as I sit and type this, just writing their names brings tears to my eyes, because I am so in love with these girls.

My Barri story is truly amazing. In 2004, back in another lifetime, when my days were spent recruiting CPA’s and college students (blech), I was knee deep in fall recruitment on a tour of Florida’s top campuses, namely, the #1 Accounting school in the state, UF. (Go Gators!)

The day was a parade of one Accounting student after another, and halfway through the day, this tall, beautiful, amazing young woman walks up to me and we start to chat, and the rest, we shall say, was history. Barri came by to discuss her future career, caught between the top echilon pressure of whether to go Big 4 or choose quality of life, for her first step into career world. I know we stood there and talked for hours, but remember little else. The world went away, and Barri and I knew we had just established a friendship that would take us years into the future, we just didn’t know how.

When I recruited her (heavily) for an internship for my firm (which she so politely turned down – to hit the big city lights of Big 4 world), she asked me if her sister, Tracy, could come along for the interview. (I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone else’s sister on an interview). Enter – Tracy. Tracy had a little girl named Taylor, and we all stood out there on the sidewalk, even Taylor!

As time went on, Barri of course went to work for Big 4, and her career path was on its way, and who knew – that a few years later, I would be a Cantor! It didn’t seem we had much opportunity for mentoring with the way our lives were going – till Barri found Dan.

She called me one day – just to tell me she met a boy, and she was in love, and when he asked her to marry him – she emailed me right away. Our lives were going to cross paths again, in the most wonderful way!

Several years ago, Barri lost her Mom. Her sister, Tracy and I were both in the same fields, and Tracy and Jamie are older than Barri. The last thing Barri needed was a mother-figure, she already had 2 older, doting sisters, but I loved Barri – and Tracy, in a way that was so much more than friends. I still to this day can’t describe it – but I feel like one of my jobs in life, was to be in the Litt ladies’ lives – and so here I am – to stay.

November 21, 2009, Barri walked down the aisle at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront pavilion, in one of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies I’ve ever seen. Everything this was perfect. Especially Dan. If you told me to go out into the world, and pick the absolutely BEST man for Barri, I couldn’t have done a better job. They are one body, one soul. I fell in love with Dan, watching him love Barri. I adore the both of them, and I know she is in the best hands, ever.

The wedding party was incredible – not your every day wedding reception, Tracy and Jamie both sang a song for Barri, that was so beautiful, and then ALL the Litt girls and Barri’s girls got up and rocked with the band. The funniest was when Dan and his boys got up, and gave it a go. It was quite a battle of the boy – and girl bands!

But words cannot describe my pride and joy for being asked to stand in my very special spot – as the person responsible for joining Dan and Barri in marriage, nor will I ever forget the moment that Barri – my favorite little Litt lady – became…

…..Mrs. Barri White!

Dan, Barri, Tracy, and Jamie – I love you!

Deb

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My Puerto Rico Adventure – Eden and Ed’s Jewish Interfaith Destination Wedding Ceremony

March 3, 2009 by Debbi Ballard Leave a Comment

Another Interfaith Destination Wedding, this time a perfectly blended, earthy, universalist-style destination wedding ceremony in Puerto Rico, has come and gone, and this one went WAY too fast! I know I say this all of the time, but I am just so fortunate in that every one of my wedding couples is amazing – but truly, Eden and Eduardo were such an amazing Interfaith couple in so many ways. It was such a great experience getting to know them, and to be such a special part of their most special day.

Eden and Ed live in Washington, DC, and they were referred to me by Rabbi Lev at www.interfaithfamily.com. As soon as Eden contacted me, we both knew right away we were going to be the most perfect match, and we definitely had that assumption right on all counts! Eden has one of those personalities that just comes right through the phone and you imagine that girl in junior high school who was just bursting with enthusiasm sitting next to you with a GREAT BIG SMILE on her face, and energy that would last for days.

Well – that’s EXACTLY what you got with Eden! As I was writing notes about the feelings I had about her and Eduardo as we had our conversations on the phone, I kept thinking “earthy, warm, syrup-y, and sweet”. Again – I totally had it right!

Getting to the destination wedding venue wasn’t quite as easy as forming the initial connection, but it was a fun and conversation-sparking adventure nonetheless. They were married at The Villa Montana, in a small town, in the north-western part of Puerto Rico, called Isabela. It was about a 2 hour car ride from the San Juan airport. Well, I was supposed to depart Fort Lauderdale at 6 am (ick), but I just happened to check on my flight the night before, and found out that flight no longer existed. I was sooooo upset, because they were having the rehearsal dinner that evening and wanted me there. The flight I was booked on now left at 11 am, arriving in SJU at 3 pm. That should have put me there for the rehearsal dinner around 5:30. Right.

As I made my way off the plane, I went to the pickup area, expecting to be met by a driver, but nobody was waiting for me. (what a lonely feeling!!) I called the hotel, and she began checking, and came back and told me the driver was there – but his van had just been TOWED AWAY, and he was trying to get it back. After about an hour or more, he finally arrived to pick me up – and we were on our way – in Friday night rush hour traffic. UGH.

At 6:30, I finally arrived at the beautiful little Villa Montana in Isabela. Paradise.

This place had the small, intimate feel of a guest house, but was loaded with amenities and beauty. I was immediately greeted by many of her family members as I was rushed to the rehearsal dinner on the beach, and there was Eden, and I just fell in love with her – as I knew I would.

Eden and Ed's rehearsal dinner BBQ at Villa Montana Friday night — Eden and Ed’s rehearsal dinner BBQ at Villa Montana Friday night

That night, I got to know many of her guests, and met her family, as well as Eduardo’s. Ed’s family is from Puerto Rico, and were the most wonderful, gracious, and appreciative family I have met in a long time. I just knew the Jewish Interfaith wedding ceremony would be amazing.

The next morning, I was able to spend quite a bit of time with Eden and Ed’s family and friends over breakfast on the beach. We spoke for hours about Eden and Eduardo, their personalities, experiences, and their lives. They told me incredible stories that really helped paint a perfect picture of my newest favorite Interfaith couple, and I was able to create a perfectly blended, earthy, universalist-style destination wedding ceremony that was a perfect match for their personalities. We even re-wrote the words to The 7 Blessings, taking the religious language down a notch, and focusing on the meaning and appreciation of life. It was quite beautiful.

Eden and Ed, Sister Sacha and Dad at Eden and Ed's Jewish Interfaith destination wedding ceremony in Puerto Rico — Eden and Ed, Sister Sacha and Dad at Eden and Ed’s Jewish Interfaith destination wedding ceremony in Puerto Rico

Watching Eden and Ed before me, as I performed their Jewish Interfaith marriage, was the perfect culmination of the experience. Standing before me was not only a couple in love, but two best friends, laughing, touching, giggling, beaming, and kvelling together. Knowing their closest friends and family were behind them, being witnesses to this magical moment, you could see the joy in their faces, and their hearts, as they spoke their vows to each other.

Certainly, the destination wedding dinner party on the beach was also quite fun, and I had the most wonderful time with their friends and family. To everyone I met at the wedding ceremony – thank you for making me feel SO comfortable, and welcomed, and thank you for helping me create another beautiful destination wedding. Bob & Carol – thanks for the ride the next day to the airport, you are a wonderful couple! Paula & Ira – thank you SO much for your hospitality – and Eden & Ed – Mazel Tov and Buena Suerte. You are a beautiful couple that I will remember forever. See you in DC in May!

Eden and Ed, married at the beach, destination wedding in Puerto Rico — Eden and Ed, married at the beach

B’Shalom,

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Destination Bar Mitzvah at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Montvale, New Jersey – All About Max’s Special Day

January 31, 2009 by Debbi Ballard 2 Comments

I guess I should start this blog entry, by clarifying that no event I’ve ever done has resulted in 3 (or more) entries, until now. Somehow I feel that’s important, because usually, as much as many of my events are warm, moving, loving, and well…exceptional, the story of Max’s Bar Mitzvah is more than all of that put together.

As I sit here in the hotel lobby (drinking massive volumes of coffee), I’m trying to figure out what made it SO exceptional. Was it Audrey, whose grounded-ness, sense of humor, red curls, big hug, and joie-de-vivre is so contagious you just want to sit in a room and talk her head off, forever? Was it Rob? Her Non-Jewish husband who was equally as driven to give his son the perfect Bar Mitzvah as she was?

Audrey & Rob, Max's parents, Bar Mitzvah at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Montvale, New Jersey - All About Max's Special Day — Audrey & Rob, Max’s parents

Was it Edith? Audrey’s Holocaust survivor mother – clear – I mean – as CLEAR as a sunny day, whose only dream in her life was to see her grandson Max become a Bar Mitzvah?

Edith, Audrey's Mom, Holocaust survivor, Bar Mitzvah at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Montvale, New Jersey - All About Max's Special Da — Edith, Audrey’s Mom, Holocaust survivor

Or was it Max, himself? My darling Skype student, who calls me a Robo-Rabbi, and with whom I have shared many deep, spiritual, inquisitive, and wondrous moments together – despite headsets and disconnects, from 1,500 miles away?

Or maybe it was the other cast of characters. Sharon, my soul-sista, the common thread, that brought Audrey and her family and I together. Or, Hal and Sharon’s children, Bess and Hannah, who so beautifully chanted the V’Ahavta at Max’s Bar Mitzvah.

Audrey with Sharon, Bess, & Hannah. Where was Hal??

Perhaps, it was Rob’s sister, remember … Non Jewish Rob, his sister, Judy, who so meaningfully read the D’Var Torah last night, explaining the meaning of the Parsha, Bo. Her desire to complete this simcha for Max and his family, was far more important than the fact that she had never even known what a parsha was before this week. Perhaps she didn’t even know the true story of the Jews’ exodus from Egypt, and the meaning of the story in our lives, but she read with the same passion and conviction I would have expected Edith to read with.

Or Lara – Audrey’s brother’s wife, with a personality bigger and kinder than anyone I have met in ages. A total rockstar-redhead, with more energy than a whirling dervish. (what is that, anyway?)

Sharon and Edith with Lara (on the right)

Oh wait – it certainly had to have something to do with Rev. Sarah Lammert. I must digress by saying that the Bar Mitzvah was held in the Unitarian Universalist Society in Montvale, New Jersey, where Edith and Audrey have been attending for quite some time.

It is the Society they landed in, when they realized that there were no synagogues that were going to meet their spiritual needs, and whose arms they felt so warm and loved in, when all else, spiritually, had failed them. It was Sarah who opened the Bar Mitzvah last night, and closed – with me – immediately after I led our congregation in Kaddish – and she led with The Lord’s Prayer. (Did you ever know that The Lord’s Prayer is deeply rooted in the words of the Kaddish? Perhaps a separate blog entry for later..) A deeply moving moment, bringing us all of different faiths and walks of life together, harmoniously, in one room, with the feeling that G-d was around each and every one of us.

Gee, maybe it was the amazing New York Klezmer band, who rocked the house in the first couple of hours. As Max and I danced the hora, and led most of the guests around in a hora line, and had an amazing time.

Or Audrey’s friend, husband, and children, who played and sang “I Hope You Have the Time of Your Life”.

Or ultimately, it was Edith’s speech to Max, a moving wish from his grandmother, expressing her deep pride, and a transformed relationship with her G-d, as a result of this night. Or Lara’s moving recount of what a Bar Mitzvah means to her (another non-Jewish family member, expressing her love and hopes for Max).

I think there is way too much to recount, and I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to accurately express just what made last night so incredible. I just know it was, because of what I felt in my heart – before, during, and after the Bar Mitzvah ceremony, including now.

I know because of the comments and feedback, and joy and love I received from everyone there, Jewish and non Jewish alike. Even the kids, who sat on the floor, in front of Max and I, were enthralled and participative, a moving experience in itself.

Maybe it was the sum of the parts.

Each of those parts brought incredible meaning, connection, spirituality, and unity to the night. It was beshert, I suppose, for Audrey and I to connect, through Sharon, and I will be forever grateful for the experience. It not only brought meaning to my life, but I know it did for Audrey and Rob, Max, Edith, and all of the friends and family that joined together in that room. I’m sad that it is over, but richly rewarded for having been through it. I’m sure the impact has yet to reveal itself to me, but it will be my pleasure to carry these memories with me along the road, and remember how I changed one family’s life. It changed mine, too. Audrey, Rob, Max, Edith, Lara, Judy, Sharon, and Rev. Sarah – you are angels, and I’m so thankful for each of you! Max – you are my Robo-rock-star-Bar Mitzvah. I will be forever proud!

The best time EVER! Love u, Audrey! My Personal Cantor and Rabbi Debbi Ballard

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I fell in love again – Keith and Faith’s Destination Wedding at La Salamandre on the French Side of St. Maarten

December 9, 2008 by Debbi Ballard Leave a Comment

I tried all the way home to write my blog entry about this past weekend’s destination wedding at La Salamandre on the French Side of St. Maarten, but I have come to the definite conclusion that some feelings simply cannot be put into words. Such is the case for my experience in St. Maarten this past weekend, with Keith and Faith, their families, and friends. And, if I wrote about every bit of the weekend that I felt was memorable – you would be here reading for another hour, and there was just no way I could cut it down, so I’m going to try to stick to the highlights – just know that there was so much more than what you will find here, and what happened in those moments will be memories I cherish forever.

Keith emailed me a couple months ago, and I knew immediately he was a mensch. Just from the way he spoke about Faith, the Jewish-Interfaith wedding, and their lives, I knew I had to work with this couple. And after my conversation with Faith, we all knew it was going to be amazing. Looking back, this couple brought as much, if not more joy to my life, as I hope I brought to theirs, and once again, I fell in love.

Keith and Faith were married at La Salamandre, on the French side of St. Maarten. It was the most beautiful villa on an amazing piece of property on the island, about 20 minutes from the hotel many of us stayed at – The Royal Sonesta on Maho Beach. I have to say, the Villa was definitely the highlight of the weekend – other than the Jewish-Interfaith wedding ceremony itself. But, what seems to rank my destination wedding experiences right up in the top 4 (as this one is definitely ranked up there!) is the people. From Doug and Monica in St. Croix, to Dan and Rita in Mexico, to Felix and Evelina in Aruba, and now Keith and Faith in St. Maarten, it is absolutely the people I fall in love with. And this destination wedding was no exception.

Keith and Faith's Destination Wedding at La Salamandre on the French Side of St. Maarten | My Personal Cantor — Pool at La Salamandre villa, on the French Side of St. Maarten

The weekend was full of casual, laid back celebration. Keith and Faith were smart enough to realize that everyone was going to have a different idea of fun. This was a very large crowd – 75 people, and many were friends of Keith’s Mom and Dad – Marge and Ken, and some were friends of Faith’s Mom – Vicky, and the rest were friends of Keith and Faith’s, so the crowd was diverse. But, they managed to keep it interesting and fun, while being so easy going. Friday night, we went to Pineapple Pete’s for dinner, but before, I met a lot of Marge and Ken’s closest friends at a little before party in their room. My favorites of their friends were Mike and Jane, Linda and Barry, and Steve and Barbara, because they were such amazing and FUN people.

On Saturday – something terrible happened – I lost my voice. Yes, I had gone to St. Maarten with a bit of a cold, and the cold/damp air conditioning went right into my lungs, and my voice was history. Quite a panic when you’re the Cantor and Rabbi. But, with laryngitis and all – this group of 75 made me feel so awesome, because it was clear that we were all so connected, that it just didn’t matter. And then, to make matters worse – Vicky, Faith’s mom, fell and sprained her ankle, so there was quite a bit of irony in the whole situation!

Saturday night was a riot!! We went to Cheri’s Cafe, right across from the hotel, a great open air restaurant with the most hysterical live entertainment!! I can’t even begin to describe this night, but some pics just might give you an idea of how much fun we had! It was a highly interactive evening, to say the least!!

The men - or - um - the women at Cheri's Saturday night party — The men – or – um – the women at Cheri’s Saturday Night Party

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I was very lucky to have found another “soul sister” on this trip – Dionne, who is Faith’s sister.

We were joined at the hip, from the moment we were checking in at the hotel – and realized who each other was. I had so much fun with Dionne, and I don’t know what I would have done without her! On Saturday and Sunday, I had some very meaningful opportunities to connect with Faith and Dionne’s Mom, Vicky. Sometimes, I get a very strong feeling that there is a greater purpose for why I end up in certain places, and my relationship with Vicky was one of those moments. Vicky and I each had highly noteworthy disabilities this weekend – I lost my voice, and she sprained her foot. Can you imagine? A destination wedding where the Cantor has no voice, and the Mother of the Bride can’t walk her daughter down the aisle? You might think it would be a disaster, right? No way, it was amazing.

The destination wedding itself was magnificent. From the caterers, to the steel drum band, to the DJ, the bartenders, and the wedding photographers (they were incredible – I can’t wait to link to them and see their photos!) this wedding ceremony was one of the most unique I have ever attended. It was so private, and personal, and so much of Keith and Faith went into planning this destination wedding. Faith has an very interesting story about her background, but suffice to say that she did not have a Hebrew name, so it was very important to her that before signing the Ketubah, she had a Hebrew name. So, just before the ceremony, we gathered in the big living room, and I blessed Faith with the Hebrew name of Ruth – her grandmother’s name, with whom she is incredibly close. We signed the Ketubah, took a few more pics, and then proceeded to the destination wedding ceremony.

It was here, on this dock, as Keith and Faith stood in front of me, that I had the most profound, meaningful experience in my career as an officiant. But, it is one of those spots that words cannot describe. As Keith and Faith stood in front of me, their loving gestures and care and sensitivity for each other overwhelmed me. Now, you might think that the fact that I do Jewish-Interfaith weddings all the time, and see brides and grooms in love together, but Keith and Faith – they were different. There was one moment in particular (I can’t wait till Judy sends me this photo because she captured it) that they just both instinctively leaned their heads in to rest on each other, while they were wrapped in my tallit, and the look on both of their faces brought me to my own tears – they were so hard to hold back. It was a truly moving experience, and I am so thankful that we were brought together.

Now – the party – It was just so much fun, and I’ve never seen everyone have such an amazing time together. The older crowd got down and dirty like the younger crowd, and everyone was having a ball. On each table at dinner, Faith and Keith put the most unique flavored rums that everyone was taking shots of – which obviously contributed to a wild and crazy night – again – some things just don’t need to be repeated – but a good time was had by all!

The destination wedding weekend review would not be complete without mentioning Keith’s brother Brian. Brian – you are one of the MOST personable, bright, and fun people I have ever met. Love you!

Dionne, Brian and me — Dionne, Brian and Cantor Debbi

In the end, I received two of the most amazing compliments of my career. Marge, Keith’s mom came up to me, and shared her thoughts with me that were the most moving I have ever heard.

Marge and Cantor Debbi at Pineapple Pete's — Marge and Cantor Debbi at Pineapple Pete’s

Marge – I can’t wait to be your friend, and I’m coming to Woodstock to visit!! Steve, one of Marge and Ken’s friends, is an Orthodox man, a Chabad-nik, and he sat down next to me to tell me that while he disagreed in general with marriage outside a synagogue, he recognized that there was a need, and that he was so happy I was there for Keith and Faith, and he truly made me feel like I am accomplishing my goal.

Rabbi Lipson told me one day … “You can’t change the world”. I know I can’t. But, I can be different. And if I can help one couple avoid being married by the Rabbi that married me, I’ve made enough of a difference in the world.

When I left the party, to return to the hotel, Faith hugged me and told me she loved me. Keith and Faith – I love you both, so incredibly much! I can’t wait to share more moments of joy with your family. Thank you for bringing me into your lives, opening up and sharing your most intimate thoughts, and bringing so much joy to the world. I miss you all!

B’Shalom,

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Russia revisited – this time in Aruba!

August 25, 2008 by Debbi Ballard 2 Comments

This has most certainly been a whirlwind 2 weeks! I just returned from Aruba, and WOW – was it an amazing trip, for so many reasons! First of all – I simply cannot believe that I forgot my camera, so before I even start writing – I want to say THANKS to Vlad for copying his pictures to my computer last night so I didn’t have to come home empty handed.

So – let me start with some background. I did the wedding for Felix and Evelina at the Riu Palace, Aruba.

Evelina contacted me several months ago, because she had heard that I had done the wedding for Dan and Rita in Mexico, and she is very good friends with Rita’s sister, Yelena. Oddly enough, while Dan and Rita had their wedding at the Riu in Mexico, Felix and Evelina chose the Riu in Aruba. And it was a great choice!

I arrived in Aruba at 3pm. Evelina was greeting some of her friends on the front steps of the hotel as I arrived, and we knew each other immediately! We all got introduced, and I went to settle into my room, before our scheduled meeting together. We had lunch, and sat down to discuss the details of the wedding ceremony, and since they hadn’t ever sent me their profile, we had some catching up to do. But, even in the first five minutes of knowing both of them, I knew this was going to be a weekend to rival Mexico! (Sorry Rita!!)

They are the cutest, sweetest couple, with SUPER fun friends, and beautiful family. The family dynamics were a bit different than Mexico (and I suppose I should stop comparing at all) but, there were so many similarities as well. We connected instantly, and it was a really great chance for me to start getting to know Felix as a person as well. I had more opportunities to talk to Evelina, so it was bonding time for Felix and me! And I really enjoyed that opportunity to get to know him better.

We were very happy because they had an island DJ, but, the DJ didn’t have the traditional Jewish music medley that we typically play, and with some hunting, I was able to get them a copy of the tunes. We quickly sent the music to the DJ, and went on with the night. We all met in the Don Nicolas restaurant for dinner (27 of us) and I got to meet all the family and guests. Later that night, I had been in the lobby checking email, and on my way through the lobby bar to the elevator to my room – I bumped into F&E, and their good friends Vlad & Tanya, Shilana, and Max & Anna. They were having some festive cocktails – and they invited me to join them. We had so much fun, and I felt like we really had a great time connecting together!

Saturday was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed the magnificent pool and beach before getting ready for the wedding. We signed the ketubah in the small gazebo, and then the processional followed out to the chuppah on the beach.

It was breathtaking. The best part??? They found a steel drum player that learned the melody to Sunrise Sunset, the traditional song from Fiddler on the Roof. He played the song while we walked down to the chuppa. By the time we were all gathered, there were probably a hundred people gathered outside to watch the wedding, and they stayed and listened to the whole thing!

We almost had a small problem, though, during the ceremony. It was HOT – I mean H-O-T, and Evelina was getting a little light headed. I thought she wasn’t going to be able to make it – but thankfully, an amazing cool breeze came along, and saved the day. I sang the Priestly blessing, recited the 7 blessings, and overall, it was a beautiful ceremony. What made it even more beautiful was that the sun was setting just as the ceremony was over. We enjoyed a champagne toast on the beach – and then it was on to the pool deck, for a private reception.

The rest of the weekend was fun and relaxing. By the time today rolled around, I felt like I had made amazing new friends, and was sooo sad to leave them. Both Evelina’s and Felix’s parents were so lovely, welcoming, friendly, and incredibly kind to me. They both made it a special point to let me know how happy they were that I was there, and I felt great about our connections. F&E’s friends – well, what can I say? I had some VERYYYYYYY interesting conversations with them all, (Russian summer camp was quite a different experience) and I was so impressed at how classy, bright, and beautiful (inside and out) they all were. Vlad, Tanya, Shilana, Max & Anna – you all made my weekend such a beautiful memory! I hope you all keep in close touch, and let me know when those next 2 proposals happen! I’m going to be looking for them.

But, the most beautiful part of all, was Felix and Evelina, themselves.

This morning, as we took our last dip in the water, Felix asked me if I had a good time. “Of course!”, I said. “I had a simply amazing time”. But I knew at that moment, that he was really concerned about my happiness, and he told me that it really mattered to him that I enjoyed myself. And I thought – how amazing is that? He was worried about ME having fun? They opened their hearts to me, generously included me for 3 full nights, and Felix was worried that I was having fun? Yes, Felix. I had an amazing time. And yes, definitely one of the best! And once again, my life is richer for having you and Evelina in my heart, and for having shared your most incredible memories with me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Please send my love to your families, and know that our special memories will live long in my heart. I am so blessed to have known you all.
Love, Peace, and Blessings,

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