In the blink of an eye
It's been a long time...too long...since I've written or posted.
Bella called the other day to say that she is getting published. She's been working so hard for a long time to get her work out there, and we are so proud of her. The book is a novel about three young sisters growing up in the middle of an escalating civil/religious war in a fictional country. They learn to care for one another in unimaginable ways and their love for each other becomes a shining light in the midst of the war-ravaged land that is their home. It's really a great story filled with wonderful drama and many moments of heartbreak. I've always thought it was her best work, and it looks like somebody else thinks so too. I'm amazed at the insight she has, especially considering that her childhood was untouched by war (at least in a direct way). Bella has always been able to empathize deeply with people, and I guess that's how she gets the insight. Congrats Bella! We love you!
Aleah is spending lots of her time cooking, sculpting, painting, and, of course, teaching at the school. She's a wonderful cook (as many of you know) and a brilliant artist (and I'm not being biased), but her true gift is her ability is to inspire wonder and curiosity in the high school students she teaches. The way she weaves history and literature into her art lessons is truly amazing. I had the privilege of sitting in on one of her classes the other day and I was astounded at the enthusiasm of her students. She really does know how to engage their minds and hearts in the educational process. We're proud of her for many things, but I think her teaching is the most profound gift she is giving to the world. Plus, since they started paying good teachers what they are worth, she'll be able to raise the family on her salary. Of course, that means Aaron will continue to be a stay-at-home dad, but he's done a great job with that so far!
Clara...well, Clara is still as energetic and witty as ever. Can you be in a room with her for five minutes without laughing? (The answer is no.) Her practice is still developing, but as word of the "unique environment" her office provides for children spreads, she'll soon have too many patients. She really is a gifted physician, but you'd never think of her as a doctor. She's more at home in her clown costume (which she puts on some on the weekends for the occasional children's party). We've really enjoyed watching her create a very welcoming and special place for children who might otherwise be treated in the cold, sterile government clinic. I hope it catches on and other physicians begin to see the value of it.
But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself...has it really been that long since I've written?
Bella called the other day to say that she is getting published. She's been working so hard for a long time to get her work out there, and we are so proud of her. The book is a novel about three young sisters growing up in the middle of an escalating civil/religious war in a fictional country. They learn to care for one another in unimaginable ways and their love for each other becomes a shining light in the midst of the war-ravaged land that is their home. It's really a great story filled with wonderful drama and many moments of heartbreak. I've always thought it was her best work, and it looks like somebody else thinks so too. I'm amazed at the insight she has, especially considering that her childhood was untouched by war (at least in a direct way). Bella has always been able to empathize deeply with people, and I guess that's how she gets the insight. Congrats Bella! We love you!
Aleah is spending lots of her time cooking, sculpting, painting, and, of course, teaching at the school. She's a wonderful cook (as many of you know) and a brilliant artist (and I'm not being biased), but her true gift is her ability is to inspire wonder and curiosity in the high school students she teaches. The way she weaves history and literature into her art lessons is truly amazing. I had the privilege of sitting in on one of her classes the other day and I was astounded at the enthusiasm of her students. She really does know how to engage their minds and hearts in the educational process. We're proud of her for many things, but I think her teaching is the most profound gift she is giving to the world. Plus, since they started paying good teachers what they are worth, she'll be able to raise the family on her salary. Of course, that means Aaron will continue to be a stay-at-home dad, but he's done a great job with that so far!
Clara...well, Clara is still as energetic and witty as ever. Can you be in a room with her for five minutes without laughing? (The answer is no.) Her practice is still developing, but as word of the "unique environment" her office provides for children spreads, she'll soon have too many patients. She really is a gifted physician, but you'd never think of her as a doctor. She's more at home in her clown costume (which she puts on some on the weekends for the occasional children's party). We've really enjoyed watching her create a very welcoming and special place for children who might otherwise be treated in the cold, sterile government clinic. I hope it catches on and other physicians begin to see the value of it.
But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself...has it really been that long since I've written?
posted by drb at 1/12/2006 09:49:00 PM
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