As i've mentioned before in september i adopted a family from Burhma. They've become such a big part of my life. I go over every tuesday and play games with them, or take them shopping to Winco, or just practice english. Usually shane goes with me. we have SO much fun, and when for some reason i can't go i feel like part of me is missing.
well through much observation i realized they didn't have much. and i wanted to give them a christmas this year. well i recruited all those that i know and love and there were so many people who wanted to help out. My grandparents my family and people from twin donated SO much to this family that they don't even know.
on saturday morning, (12th)we (my apartment) decided we wanted to have a Christmas before finals and before we all left.
before we opened gifts, and had a big breakfast we loaded up and took over a surprise christmas to this family. they had no idea that we were coming, and i think they were really really really surprised when we kept walking in with more things. after a few loads we had filled up their tiny living room. we started organizing gifts under a little 4 foot tree, and decorating with christmasy things. the little three year old boy Ko was bouncing off the walls with excitment, and the others couldn't stop saying Thank you, thankyou. When the father walked in he looked around and saw us all there, he covered his face with his hands and started to cry. Then said over and over again, Thank you.. Thankyou...
it was beautiful, and wonderful and a Christmas surprise i will never forget.
May we all remember the reason for the season!
Emily
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