Mary’s eyes are back to normal, thankfully. That was a long time to have them so irritated! The dog is doing okay, I think, although she doesn’t have her old energy back. I took her for a run yesterday and she only made it a few blocks before she put on the brakes and I had to walk her the rest of the way home. She is old and I think the infection took it out of her. She was poisoned while I was home in August and that took some of it, too, which I don’t think she ever fully recovered. Poor old thing.
On Friday night I attended a school fund raiser; it was very fun. The drive there (fortunately, I wasn’t driving!) was quite an experience. There was another function taking place at the same hotel, that had 1000 people attending; ours had around 400. It was raining and the traffic lights weren’t working (not unusual) but no police there to monitor the traffic. We were in gridlock for about 1 1/2 hours; several others were stuck for between 2 and 3 hours. The road we were stuck on was 2 lanes each way, but worked its way into being 6 lanes going one way and trying to siphon into 2 lanes at the intersection. We actually made it through that, only to find that the traffic was bound up even worse on the other side of the intersection. We finally jumped a curb, did a U-turn and found a back way. There were no accidents causing this, just too many cars and no direction because of the lack of traffic signals!
Once there, the dinner was wonderful (each embassy contributed a dish or so from their country) with an auction, a raffle, and dancing. Another sad (and African) thing was that at the end of the evening, there was no refrigeration available for all the left-over food, so it was thrown away. With all those hungry people outside on the streets it’s too bad there was no way to organize getting it to them.
The rest of the weekend was quiet. Both Mary and Bryce had sleepovers. The MTV Night video for this year was completed – I’ll have to see if I can find a link you can follow to view it. We had our friends the Bushes (also from Oregon) over last night for dinner . . . not much excitement, but relaxing. Next weekend we will finally be celebrating Bryce’s birthday with his party. Because Ben’s birthday is March 10, we are combining the two birthdays into one party. It will begin with a sleepover at Ben’s house on Friday night, then continue with swimming and a water slide at our house on Saturday. A busy week ahead, preparing!
I can’t believe we are down to just over 3 months before we return to Oregon. I have mixed feelings, but overall am ready to come home. I will miss so much here – it’s been an amazing journey. I also am a bit fearful of the pain returning to our house and unpacking everything we have in storage will be. It’s something I have to get through, so we will manage.
Happy March to everyone at home!
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Hello and happy March, sweet people.
Bryce, Louis is a March birthday guy too. He turned 13 on the 4th and got the new skateboard he wanted for his birthday. Had some friends over here for a sleepover too. Just 3 more months before you come home to West Linn. I hear y’all are going to the Field Day at Sunset. Fun!
Mary, Miss Penelope is actually a Mr. Penelope, did I tell you that? So s/he got our of his/her cage today and was sitting on the Harry Potter collection on the bookshelf. Appropriate, I thought!
Terry, my last 2 emails to you have bounced back. Trying again this eve. Maybe send me one and I’ll reply?
Blessings and best wishes and prayers galore. -
So happy to hear that Mary’s eye is better!!! Happy Birthday to Bryce. We are looking for to seeing you soon.
Love and Blessings,
Kathleen and Caitlin -
Mary, so glad your eyes are better. Bryce Happy Birthday- sounds like it will be one to remember. Have fun! Don’t you wish dogs could tell you what’s wrong? Give Shadow a big hug and he will love it!
We are all looking forward to your return to West Linn! Take good care and keep in touch.
Love,
Bev -
Terry
As my Mom always said to me as a child when asking about the future…”We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”
I know being surrounded with family and friends will help you return back home.
I can guarantee you that anyone watching the Olympics yesterday/this weekend did not have a quiet day since it ended up with United States and Canada playing the most tense, awesome, nail biting game this world has seen so far in hockey for Gold! It truly was an Olympic event that had two Gold Teams playing against each other and only one medal could be awarded for Gold.
Thanks for the update.
Laura
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You, Mary and Bryce will be bringing home such a mosaic of memories when you return to Oregon! Enjoy the remaining months with your friends and get lots of promises of visits to Oregon from them all! Can’t wait to have you back in “the states”. Happy Birthday, Bryce. Stay healthy, Mary and may Shadow enjoy many more days of snoozing poolside. Sounds to me like you are going to be very bored, Terry, after the joy-filled comaraderie and active social activities you’ve enjoyed in Zimbabwe! West Linn, get ready to party! Love to you all. Aunt Ruth
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Mary, I am so glad your eyes are better. That was no fun. Bryce, Happy Birthday sweetie. I’m glad Shadow is better too. Terry, we’ll be ready to help you unpack and get settled and acclimated back to your new life in America, Oregon, West Linn, and your Southslope Way neighborhood.
Love you,
Debbie
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