Today's entry is dedicated to the one we miss the most, the child we left behind in person but who is always in our hearts and minds. This one's for you, Austin. And although you might not believe it, we are here, in part, because of you. We have come to bring your sister home. The only real damper on our time away has been that we reference everything in terms of you; things we think you'd like, things you might find funny and stuff we know you'd hate! For example, it's taken us five weeks to find Pringles and a lot of the snack food is flavored with fish! There isn't a black band tee-shirt in all of Kostanai, internet service is prohibitively expensive and we walk everywhere! On the up side, the teenage girls here are hot and you'd be a babe-magnet because English is a novelty and they all want to practice, only not with old geezers like your folks! You'd probably like "some" of the food and most of the chocolate. You would definitely miss your music as the radio here plays Disco and Rap. You would have loved the snow and hated the mud. You'd probably also go insane, sitting in restaurants for hours and hours as meals here are "an event."
We miss your sense of humor, your keen perception and quick mind. We miss hearing "That's awesome," "Dude," and "Righteous!" Believe it or not, we especially miss your habit of correcting our grammar and acknowledging our shortcomings! The highlight of OUR day, has been contacting you, despite the obstacles of time schedules (your "sleepification"), our computer ineptitude and that infuriating garbled message ordeal where everything we send is scripted in an esoteric code! You are the greatest kid and our proudest joy! And by next week at this time, half the family will be together on each side of the world. We'll be half-way "home!" SO THIS ONE'S FOR YOU BUNTER [ sorry about the caps. ] Love Mom and Bruce
3 comments:
Saw Austin today at the lunch after Carmen's confirmation ceremony. He looked good with his long hair. We talked about you and your adventures. Longing to see your whole family together soon.
Love from Edith, Ben and Warren in Montclair
This one's for Austin from the Home Team.....We were impressed from the start - You were warm and receptive and it was a treat to meet you. Now reading your Mom's and Bruce's comments and their heartfelt message, we were moved deeply to see the relationship that you all have developed and proceed to uncover as you move along on this path. By setting this Blog up, you have allowed all of us to communicate with one another and enjoy the sharing. This has been a love-fest....Wonderful you....Love, T&D
I agree with D & T! This IS a love fest! I feel so close to all who are following Carrie, Bruce, Austin and Julia through this process.
I had dinner with Austin last night and it was one of the most entertaining evenings I've had in a long time! He certainly keeps me on my toes!
It's clear that Julia will be very fortunate to have Austin as a BIG BROTHER! Brilliant, funny and extremely caring and considerate.
Looking forward to seeing Bruce and and then soon... the entire family back here with all their loving friends!
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