Thursday, September 18, 2008

Birthday in Mozambique


I celebrated my birthday last week (no, I'm not telling how many!) and wanted to show you my birthday gift from Kevin. This was a wonderful gift for me, since I love Diet Coke and since it is twice the price of regular coke here, it is a rare treat. This clay vase was handmade and it is hard to find ones that are not garishly painted with shiny purple varnish. I'll fill it with dirt and put a plant in it. This floor mat is unusual - the normal ones are just plain browns. Kevin astonished me with a surprise party and these wonderful gifts. He had been planning it for two weeks and he, along with one of my best girlfriends, told me lots of lies and managed to keep me in the dark completely. Even Toby got in on the action, and kept the secret.

It makes me think a bit of heaven, y'know? Ones who are loved by you waiting for you, gifts beyond imagining, being "home" and dearly loved. Now, I am not comparing Diet Coke to the feast we will enjoy there, but still!!! - Cami

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