About the same time our long time friends John and Joanne arrived with a special friend so we could say goodbye to her.... She was their exchange student who spent a school year here in rural southeastern Minnesota.
Her name is Anna and in a few days she would be heading back to her home in far away Ukraine. What a sweetheart.....
How wonderful that Anna was able to spend a school year here in America. I hope it was a great experience for her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a time it must have been for all involved, sharing ideas, culture and thoughts on life. Warm greetings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time interacting with Anna.
ReplyDeleteHi TB - lovely photos and excellent to know that Anna will return to Ukraine happier for having seen some of the USA ... love the corsage - very special Mother's Day time ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThe photograph of your wife wearing her corsage is beautiful. One to treasure. Nice too that Anna was able to share the day.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see an exchange student like her, knowing that everybody is better off for learning about other cultures. :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely bride you have. How neat that Anna got to spend time in the US. In the exchange, she learned and her sponsors learned just what this world needs. Hopefully will remain in touch.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that Mother's Day was sunny for the moms in Minnesota. It's such a nice photo of your wife and dog and I hope she enjoyed her day. We have had several exchange students over the years and come to love them and when it's time to say goodbye I know how hard it is for both sides. Sweet memories for Anna and her US friends and family.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful of your friends to allow this visitor to learn a bit about us. Wonder what she thought of your MN winter.
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