Jackie: Skip, Chuck & I spent a wonderful morning with the family. Going there for the first time with Skip surely made a great difference. It was comfortable and most enjoyable. Shortly after we arrived, Fitsum and his nine-year old daughter came over. They were such a great help.
We made adjustments to the t.v. and the digital converter box. They were able to get all the local channels, but unfortunately, without cable they are not able to get PBS. It would be such a help if they could get Sesame Street, the educational programs, etc. They were not able to get the DVD player working yet, but will try again.
During this time Kiros boiled a kettle of water and prepared tea for all of us.
Since there was not much in the refrigerator (no milk or eggs), Chuck & Skip went with Misgina to the Price Chopper. On a previous visit, Skip noticed that Kiros was peeling potatoes with a knife, so Skip brought a vegetable peeler and demonstrated peeling a potato.
Fitsum reminded us that Misgina was still without a proper identification (non-driver’s ID from DMV) as he has not yet received a letter from Catholic Charities regarding his status in the U.S. Fitsum said that it was promised about two week ago.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Fitsum’s daughter interact with Sameera and Zebib while playing in the children’s room. Kiros was sweeping the kitchen floor and making sure everything was neat. We noticed there are two covered electric skillets. One was on the counter and the other above the refrigerator.
It was such a blessing to spend this last day of the year with this wonderful family. Our wishes and prayers for blessings to all in the new year.
