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- In July 2009, we left a secure,contented life in Seattle to move to Canada (Kathleen’s home country). Before we find work and settle down in Canada, we're spending six months traveling in Asia and Africa.
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Merry ho ho and happy holidays (an extended one, that is) and continued safe travels! Beth
ReplyDeleteSeason's Greetings, folks! Happy trails,...and safaris?
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Kathleen and Scott! I printed a copy of this lovely picture for your Mom, Kathleen, as she'll join us here for dinner on Christmas day. Thinking of you often and really appreciating the blog entries. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas, Scott and Kathy!!! LOVE the pic!!! Be safe, think you often.
ReplyDeleteMerry belated Christmas Kathleen and Scott. Hope Santa was good to you. Seeing your neat photo of you with the African Santa reminded me of a day years ago when I was dating Richard. He was working in hotel management and had a friend who was black play Santa. Santa got lots of laughs by going about saying "Ho ho ho, man!" You can imagine how neat that was in the late 80s, eh.
ReplyDeleteI had a great Christmas with Esme and her family. We had Christmas eve dinner at her grandson's in Vancouver, a huge ham dinner. I stayed overnight with them and we all got together at his Mom's place, Esme's daughter's, in Vancouver also for Christmas morning breakfast. The family has to be there early Christmas morning for breakfast to satisfy Lisa's requirements. Lisa is 26 now; she was born with Down Syndrome. She still believes in Santa Clause and always leaves him a carrot and a glass of milk or eggnog before she goes to bed at night. She would be devastated if he did not touch the treat while she slept all snuggly in her bed upstairs. She insists everyone be there to see her open her gifts. We had gift opening after breakfast, then a light lunch of soup and sandwiches, and then I was off to the nursing home in Fleetwood to get Esme's husband, Ken, ready for the taxi ride into Vancouver. All went well and we enjoyed a humongous turkey dinner with more trimmings than even the teenage boys could eat! I had bought some gifts for Ken to give to his 2 daughters and son, Esme and his sister Betty. Ken watched me wrap them and then at the party I reminded him what each gift was and who it was for. I got him to put his hand on each gift as we gave them out. It really meant a lot to him and to his family. And surprisingly, all the gifts were accepted and right, except the one for his son--it was too small. But can be exchanged. It was very heartwarming. I am so glad to have this family to share Christmas with. There's a verse in the bible that says, "God places the lonely in families." and this is so true in my case. It's been very healing to be here.
Can't wait to hear about your next adventure in Africa. What a way to usher in the new year!
Have a happy and blessed new year. Think of you often.