Just like his birthday surprise on the airplane, dad had no idea the treat he was in for upon landing. He knew Irene (uncle Nick’s daughter) and her husband Cameron may be there to welcome us, but he was shocked to see more than the half of the Australian Agoratsiou family in the waiting area. The biggest surprise of all was to see his brother Tsimos (Tim), who wasn’t able to join us in Greece this summer. He wanted to be there waiting to greet him after 50 years apart.
In what was another heart-wrenching moment, dad and his brother embraced immediately, breaking down crying with happiness after so many years had passed. Their priceless expressions and loving smiles warmed us all up, allowing mom, Shabd and me to feel some of our father’s rarely exhibited emotions.
It takes something special to evoke his inner colors, but when this happens it is truly a beautiful experience. From Greece to Australia, my father has really let loose and lived in the moment, something we’ve all thoroughly enjoyed.
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