It's All About Friends!

One of the best things about making this big move from the states has been meeting new people from all around the world.  From the German friends we made while in Australia to our fellow "newbies" in Bangkok, we feel extremely fortunate to have made such wonderful new friends.

The wealth of experiences of our friends who are newbies like us in Thailand is immense.  We are part of the minority of families who do not have much previous experience educating overseas. People are coming from the states, Australia, Canada, South America, Africa, other parts of Asia, etc.  It makes for such rich conversations about the world in general.  

For those of you who know me from Kent School District, you will be happy to see this picture of Anthony Giles and part of his family, as well.  We actually see each other more here in Bangkok than we ever would have in Kent.  Anthony is having a blast with great kids and great opportunities.  I get to see Zach, his 2nd grade son, at the Elementary school.  Jackie, Anthony's wife, is pursuing her own interests.  And baby Cruz is ADORABLE!  Can't get my fill of that little one.  I won't give everything away about the Giles Family as I know Anthony is working at getting his blog up and running.

And we do not want to sound like we are not appreciative of our many friends and family elsewhere whom we have left behind but who have kept in touch with us.  We miss you all and you have no idea how exciting it is to log onto our e-mail or check our blog and have messages from home.  It's like Christmas!!!!!  Please keep those notes coming!  We love and miss you all.