Greetings,
We were awakened this morning around 5 a.m. by a vaguely familiar noise - thunder, accompanied by flashes of lightening. As I sat at the computer a bit later to check email, I suddenly heard pouring rain on our front patio and David and I raced outside to stare in awe at - rain! It must be sympathy rain for our friends in Seattle who write frequently about rain. And like our Seattle home's leaking (but soon-to-be-fixed) windows, we hear dripping in the kitchen and are, simply, hesitant to look. The housing 'help desk', the infamous 959, will probably be inundated with phone calls today about leaks in houses. Another huge crash of thunder and David mentioned the "Raindrops on Roses" scene in the "Sound of Music", which goes perfectly with our drapes, virtually identical to the ones that Maria made play-clothes out of. Kind of exciting to have rain, though I have no idea how we will get to work in an hour. It is currently coming down in sheets. As Hayden would say, "If this was snow, it would be a blizzard."
The other day walking home from the rec center, I said to Logan that I had heard from his teacher, Ms. Sue, that he had had a very good day. He said, "I have good days and I have bad days. That's the kind of boy I am." Long pause. "Probably most kids have good days and bad days." It sounds like Logan's days are heavily leaning towards the good days. He is happy and learning and still loving books, of course. We are so grateful for the many fantastic books available in the various school and community libraries here! Both boys and us adults are finding so many good book options. Currently I am reading Girls of Riyadh and I just finished a fabulous book, Finding Nouf.
Today is our last day of school before the Eid holiday. This is the Eid when many Muslim pilgrims travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the most holy site in Islam, for their pilgrimage. It is a very powerful and meaningful experience, as I have been told. We are heading out of town tomorrow morning and will be back, ready to start back up after a week.
Thanks for reading - off to clean up leaking rainwater!
Jennifer
Dear Jennifer, David, Hayden and Logan,
ReplyDeleteWelcome back fron Thailand. How wonderful the boys can experience a country that you lived in for two important years, Jennifer. There is such a powerful diversity in Asia. Last night President Obama and Michelle held their first State Dinner for the prime minister of India, under a shamiana on the White House lawn. How interesting to experience the downpour before visiting a country will plenty of rain. Much love, Grandpa/G
it's so nice to read your blog .. I would love very much to read about your views and life here in Saudi .. wish you the best !
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ReplyDeleteYou look like a girl I worked with at goldies shoreline in Aurora Avenue north , spicily The forth picture from the top (visit to Colorado). Hear name was Jennifer to so is it you.