"Bon Voyage!"

I'm so happy right now I could cry.

My grandmother just gave me one of the best presents in all the world - the gift of travel and life experiences.
My Bubby, as we call her, stayed with my family for the past few days...just a friendly visit and whatnot. My sister and I are both going traveling this summer - My sister is off on an exchange to Australia, while I'm going to Kenya. Both these places, as you can imagine, are quite expensive. I had to do a lot of promising, begging, and bargaining in order to convince my parents to even consider letting me go. So, naturally, we were both enthralled when my parents agreed to both trips.
This brings us back to my grandmother - my sister and I couldn't shut up about our trips! And, thank goodness, my Bubby kept asking to hear more about it.

Well, only a few moments ago she had to hop on a train back to Montreal. We said our goodbyes, knowing we'd see each other in a months time for the unveiling of my grandfathers grave stone. While closing the door behind her she paused and turned to my sister and I, quite casually, and said:
"By the way, I'll be paying for both your trips this summer. Bon Voyage!"

It was completely unexpected, and I almost couldn't find the words to thank her!
BonVoyage indeed!