A Rough Night
As many of you know Geno surprised me with a trip to get away to celebrate 2014! I had no idea where we were going other than it was going to be cold. It turned out we had reservations at the Chatwal on 44th street in NY City (right around the corner from Times Square). What a treat!! I’d highly recommend this boutique Hotel for its charm, friendly and warm staff and location.
He secured excellent tickets for Wicked at the Gershwin Theater on W. 51st street. His dinner choice was a home run at IL Gattopardo on W. 54th street. Following the steps down to this charming restaurant we found it to be intimate, the food delicious and the service excellent.
After a day of checking out Central Park and the Ground Zero 911 memorial we enjoyed a delightful dinner in Tribeca. We were anxious to check out Mr. Chows newest (opened in 2006) and hippest location on 121 Hudson St. The upscale Chinese food was mouth-watering delectable! The black and white lacquered look complimented by dazzling original art works by Julian Schnabel and Andy Warhol created a pop, sophisticated, hipster environment. The food was fantastic and the service impeccable.
The next morning we received the call all parents never want to receive….a son was taken ...his time was up. Now we belonged to a club we never wished to join (Grieving the loss of a child). It really is true a piece of yourself is lost and your future is forever changed.
You’re probably wondering what these shoes in the back seat of our driver’s car on our way to the airport have to do with this post. We spotted these when we first got in as he was a little late picking us up. He had to stop for a car wash because the couple he chauffeured around New Year’s Eve got sick 1 block from their Hotel and the wife fled the car leaving her shoes behind! We couldn’t help but chuckle about Jeff our son who had done his share of picking up the pieces for friends as a designated driver.
Life can change in the flick of a second..be sure you make time for all that life has to offer and take time to remember even a rough night. The loss of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face. Missing that child never goes away.
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