Friday, December 23, 2011

Dear friends

With your loving support we have arrived in the present moment. 2011 moved us to Miami. Hai is dedicated and inspiring us all to new heights of kindness,now employed by KNFB Reading Technolgy and Blio. In addition, he volunteers as chair of the National Federation of the Blind's research and development committee. A wonderful Ba, he delights Song with music, dancing and laughter.
Song is a bundle of joy,exploring, making new friends, blowing lots of adorable kisses and showing us her understanding.
Youme continues to find her footing in this shocking new life. The Lao Heritage Foundation hosted her visit to DC area events with Mali Under the Night Sky and thanks to South Miami neighbors she shared her work at Reading Under the Stars in Coral Gables. Working for Joan Sampieri has been a gift and a delight, finding out about and supporting through grant research some wonderful projects that support women's health and education.
We miss you Grandpa Timberlake, thank you for your encouragement to be our best selves and to love. We were very lucky to share Grandpa Landowne's 99th birthday celebration in Boston and to visit the Northampton friends at whose wedding we met. (grammar?)
We are so grateful to our extended family and family of friends. Edith,David and Yana have opened their home to us. Nourishing our spirits and supporting this little branch of the family in every way. May we honor you, and all our relations through our choices and actions.
With love, Hai, Youme and Song