Giving Back

Each May, our hospital's foundation hosts a black tie gala and invites the physicians, hospital board members, and other prominent members of the community to join together and raise funds for some wonderful programs offered to the community. The foundation and the hospital staff have always been very supportive of Anh, and we saw this as the perfect opportunity to express our thanks. It was a win-win situation. We donated money towards a good cause, and in exchange, we had the perfect excuse to get away for the weekend and play dress-up.
The event was held at the Hammock Dunes Beach Resort, and I have to admit when we first arrived, I felt a bit guilty that we had decided not to bring the boys. The resort's main attraction was an extravagant oasis-style pool complete with waterslide and a lazy river. Throw in the beach and a beautifully manicured 18-hole putting green, and you have an ideal day of family fun. Oh well! There's always next year for the boys!Although, later in the evening, I was glad we decided to be selfish and spend the weekend alone. We were able to spend a wonderful evening chatting, eating, drinking, gambling, and dancing with friends. Since the boys were at home safely tucked in their beds, we weren't watching the clock and were able to make the most of the night, and sometimes a little time away is exactly what you need to make you realize that the terrible two's really aren't so bad.