One moment we're here....

It is with great sadness that I report that Pippino's mother, Stasso, passed away today. Although she was older, she was in relatively good health. She had come to Tinos to vacation about ten days ago. This morning she wasn't feeling well and went to the Health Center where they had her medivac'd to Athens. Unfortunately, the winds were at 8 Beaufort today and the first helicopter couldn't land. They sent an army helicopter that loaded her and then unloaded her to go in search of a woman who drowned at Kionia then loaded her again and took her to Athens.

I am stunned because she was just there on her balcony. Last night, she sat with her shades and her bandanna and I thought how hip she was. She always had a kind word to say and she spoke with such a calm and restful manner. I am stunned becuase I did not sit with her enough on this visit. I kept thinking I'll see her later. How fleeting time is and how fickle circumstance. May she rest in peace.

Her family and villagers are gathered on her balcony right now in shock over the abrupt manner in which she left them and discussing and dissecting the events as they unfolded. May they find solace in their fond memories of her.