The Americans have landed! A new family arrived on Saturday and, despite having had their laptop stolen in Frankfurt, they were all in good spirits, anxious to meet their new baby and hungry for the Kazakhstan experience that awaits them! Darryl, the first-time "Mom", is single and lives in Montclair. Her mother, Margie, is an artist who lives in Manhatten. Darryl's cousin, Loretta, also lives in Montclair with her two sons (one is Austin's age) and worked with my beloved father in advertising in New York in the 1980's! It really IS a small world. They are a delightful bunch and up for anything so I walked them all over Kostanai today and will introduce them to "The Russian Pub" for dinner this evening. They loved the outdoor market, the "Gros" and the large in-door mall. I forget how overwhelming it is to have newly arrived in such a foreign place. For me, it is a joy to be useful again and I am thriving in my role as "tour guide!"
Julia is still congested and still happy as a clam! We had a good visit today and I am amazed at how she is growing right before my eyes! She is definately a size 9-12 months. I can hardly wait to see her in new baby-girl outfits!
I heard that Austin and his compadres landed safely in Italy! Still no direct word from him but the email chain said that the kids are exhausted, excited and extraordinary! A good report all around. Their teacher, Mr. Prasarn, is a Saint!
In my wildest dreams, I NEVER would have believed that one day, I would be writing from Kazakhstan where I'm staying with my DAUGHTER, while my HUSBAND is in America and my SON is in Italy! "My cup runneth over..." God is GREAT! You, my dear friends, are too!
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Dear Carrie,
I remember in one of the past blogs that you(or Bruce)mentioned the muddy season there. Well, we may be starting our muddy season with this Nor'Easter that is on us today.
Your messages ring with the joy of your daily experiences there. The love, excitement and wonder comes through clearly.
So now you are a tour guide! It's another facet in this new part of your lives together.
Your messages are open and transmit all the energy and love you are feeling and living. Thanks for putting us there with you.
the Home Team T&D
Dear Ones, I'm looking at this photo of Julia and seeing that she may be following in her Dad's footsteps. You see, (and I am aware that there may be several friends reading this, who will bear witness), at each of our parties Bruce would at some point- place a lamp, box or other handy item on his head. This usually happened well into the evening. We would snap a picture. I have these on record. What is that on baby Julia's head? Her blue eyes are so bright-even under there. We hope she is feeling better. It is amazing that you would meet a relative of one who knew your Dad. It is so fitting in all of this to bring more of the family and history together. Your world is glowing and taking on new depths and shapes - we delight in the many facets. You are a guide in many ways - dear one. Love to you from the Home Team.
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