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Thursday, March 06, 2008
It Takes A Village
Hilary is right about this one. We need each other. Raising children while maintaining one's sanity is not a walk in the park! With D in the Czech Republic last week and in Germany this week, I have been in need of help, and I have had it. We expat mamas know how to lean into each other and help each other. Without family closeby, we really have to depend on each other. Last week I needed help taking my car in to the garage and picking it up, and this week I have needed help as all of us girls have been under the weather but in need of groceries and party supplies as SA is turning 3 on Sunday. F (she's French but has adopted us expat mamas!) came by on Tuesday and stayed with the girls while I jetted out to get groceries, and today I had several offers for help if I needed it. Thankfully, we are now recovering and were able to get out today. Running is another outlet that provides mental sanity, and lately we have been figuring out ways to help each other in that arena as well. I am so thankful for my "village" lately!
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I am proud to be a part of your village. And thankful for the opportunity.
Rach,
This doesn't pertain directly to your post, but I just had to share a quick story with you:
This morning we 3 went downtown to the Peabody Hotel to watch the ducks customary 11am parade down to their fountain in the lobby. It's a fun little ceremony, and lots of tourists attend. In addition to the duck's trainer, there's usually an "honorary duckmaster," a visitor who gets to help escort the ducks down the red carpet. Today's honoree was a lovely little 97-year-old woman visiting from France, and I about fell over when they announced she was from Claremont-Ferand! I spoke with them briefly afterward and we all got a big kick out of the whole small world thing.
Glad to hear you have such supportive and helpful friends. Happy belated to SA!!
Love you,
Bec
That's neat! Would love to meet that duckmaster here some time.
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