Saturday - Thanksgiving!

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Indonesia! Yes it is Possible!

 Nick & I met Wati at a fellowship evening a few weeks ago!  She invited us right away to her home for Thanksgiving - she knew we were new in town!  Oh that was so very very kind!  We met Michael her husband & her daughter Daniela - he is a teacher at the the Mountain View Christian High School here in town~  Oh we were blessed today!!!!!!

 So many people came who we have met in recent weeks and new faces too...sweet! - the table was laid out with scrumptious International food!  Hearing stories how we all got to Salatiga and sharing with one another was wonderful!

 I am taking a picture of the table to show you all back home that we had the REAL thing!  - yes good ole' Turkey - and stuffing and cranberries - we all were blessed bountifully!

 First our host Mike - asked around the room what we might be thankful for?

                    It was great to hear each expression of thanks from the tiny ones & adults!

 Yes - we all agree that we have much to be thankful for - especially for our Lord & Savior!

                                  ...And then it was time to dish up! COME AND GET IT!

 And here are my two new daughters....Jessica and her sister Joy! Both are in the university learning to become teachers!  Jessica & Aan and Jefry and Albert WARMLY welcomed us at the International church on our very first visit in Salatiga!  Oh they got us plugged into everything...and they took us out for a nice lunch that very first Sunday! 
                                       Nick & I adore our sweet Jessica and her little sis Joy! 

Paul & Luba Kucher...lookie here...this is "Irena" and she is from Russia ~ I should of asked Irena from what part - but I was so pleased to meet her Paul & Luba!  Irena worked on the Carnival Cruise line and met her Indonesian husband on the cruise ship she was working on - and now is living in Salatiga!  Andy will be home in March she said.  I took this picture especially for you Paul & Luba! - From a Russian girl - with love to you! Irena spoke English very well and is now learning behasa Indonesia. 

Nick & I were so thankful to be invited and to be a part of this gathering!  Wow what a wonderful Anniversary gift!  We were ever so pleased and thankful for a very special day today!   

                   Thank YOU Mike and Wati for your graciousness to host this gathering - 

                we all felt blessed to be a part of it!!!! 

               I will never forget this very special Thanksgiving Day!