Saturday, December 06, 2008

Maria's Birthday/Late Thanksgiving Celebration


(Photo from one of my Creative Photography Courses)

We have so much to be thankful for - family, good friends, an opportunity to minister in a place that we call "home", etc. ----



We enjoyed a delicious meal, lots of conversation and an abundance of laughter together. What a great time we had!!











Arville didn't know whether he enjoyed the food or the conversation the most!!


Brane


Agim




Along with our Thanksgiving celebration (which we share with friends - wherever we happen to be -- because of all the American holidays, this one is unique), we also celebrated Maria's birthday. Maria is Brane and Margarita's "18 year-old daughter"!!! We cannot believe how quickly she has grown into a woman. It seems like yesterday that she was just 8 years old!!!



Maria


Sara


Jehona


Margarita and Maria

With Habibe, Agim, Sara and Jehona, we celebrated Maria's birthday, too. Habibe made her a beautiful birthday cake and we bought her a sweater for her birthday. Here are a few pictures of her birthday celebration:




Habibe Cutting the Cake

Jehona and Sara Serving It










We hope that your Thanksgiving season was just as special and that you were able to share it with family and friends.
May this spirit of "thankfulness" continue throughout the holiday season,
Shelia


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