My Birthday - August 4, 2022

 

This is a pearl and silver bead necklace made by some African ladies in a shop that invites the senior missionary sisters to come shop every now and then.  It is interesting to see them making the purses, pillow covers, tablecloths, and jewelry on site. 
Polly and Chris sent me this great Birthday Box - she orders it from here in Johannesburg - so many great lotions, creams, etc.  Such a thoughtful gift - plus a little chocolate!
In the Canteen with the other senior couples having birthday cake! 
We shared slices of cake with these two families who were in the lunchroom also...cute boys!
Given and Zodwa sang happy Birthday to me in their native language -Zulu!  I wrote the words down in phonetic English so I could learn them and teach the other seniors!  Mein a nom de gu way, Mein a nom de gu way, Mein a nom de gu way - y - y, Mein a nom de gu way!!!  

Pikes Birthday card - along with a package of pretty mountain flowers - U.S. Postage stamps!!

Sue sent this pretty card - and I love the picture of her wearing the African bead jewelry! Plus the three of us on the 1997 Pioneer Track - wonderful three days with great people - loved it and them!



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