Dr. Sanvee and her sister Margaret (who has been cooking our meals) came for dinner. It was a nice evening of, good food, listening to their incredibly interesting stories and fellowship. We chatted around the table for quite some time and then eventually moved to the soft chairs on the other side of the room. After a short time, Dr. Sanvee got up and went to her car and came back with some bags. She made a little speech about how happy she was with our visit and then we proceeded to have Christmas! Out of the bags came outfits that she had made us by her tailor Solo. There were embroidered shirts for the men and beautiful shirts and matching pants for the women. We also received some carvings made out of ebony. Needless to say we were all very touched and from what Gretchen told us, this was pretty unusual.
Apparently on the night that Solo the tailor came to take an order from Shelly and I, she told him secretly to size us up. All but one, fit perfectly and they sent it back and it was fixed quickly. Tonight we will all wear them out to dinner. Tomorrow I will wear the skirt I had Solo make, to church. We picked out the material one time when we were downtown, with Dr. Sanvee, I think it cost about two or three dollars. They measure the material in lappas. My full length skirt took two lappas.
Preschool misses you! Can't wait to have you home!
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