They arrived just over a week ago on Sat. This is the first time that we got the facilitator of the group. Shawn was fluent in English which was so great. We felt like we really learned something from this group. Then the other man could speak just a little english but was such a kind man and he really tried to communicate with us while he was here.
The first couple of days we spent time together getting to know one another. Not to say that everything was perfect - we did have a few cultural issues right off the bat - but in the end I really feel like we all had a better understanding of one another and both our cultures.
Missy Moo had such a great time with our guests. They both were so great with her. She had lots of attention the whole week. Her and Shawn had a special relationship - he called her strawberry and she called him bear.
On Wed. the little one broke his foot. I felt so bad for him. This was his first trip to the United States and he ends up stuck in our house the rest of the trip. Poor guy!!! He did his best to communicate with us and Madelin and him did a great job of communication. Its funny how children don't even notice the language barrier.
We learned how to make traditional Tajikistan bread and a traditional dinner Och - which was really, really good. But I have to say both the bread and the Och was such a process to make. They were both so good though. I think I could probably make the Och - but not sure about the bread.
We had a going away party on Friday here at the house - there was about 18 people show up. It was a wonderful evening. I really hope they enjoyed the night as much as we did.
The week went by so fast - we are so sad that the experience is over. They will always be welcome in our home. We really feel like we have expanded our family and will always think of them as our brothers. We could not have asked for a better week.
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