How is it that forest fires can start with one dropped match yet it takes Fio almost an hour to get un fuego started in a sheltered chimenea loaded with shredded periodicos and kindling?
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Fiorella has the most wonderful family in the world. They have all been so supportive, so loving, thoughtful, and kind not only to Fio, but to their siblings. Nothing like the TV dramas.
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Husband's death was preceded so many omens--the disappointment of the tree in the meadow, the breakage of two of Fio's favorite Christmas ornaments, the garage door problem, her printer going out, Baby Car quitting on her--and remember the hot water and broken pipe crises, which she had to handle by herself. It's almost as if she was being prepared for the worst.
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Sometime this week, Fio will have to load Sonia Dog into the Queen Mary (translation: Husband's beloved Mercedes) and drive over to Dairy Queen as a reward for being so comforting during this trying time, even though it's been hard for her too. Doggie's taken to going upstairs to the master bedroom every evening, hopping up on the bed, and barking for Daddy.
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It's odd, but Fiorella doesn't feel alone, even though she's solo now. It's like Husband is still with her in spirit.
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