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Day 27

Supper took considerably longer this evening, because Jorja was left to her own devices with her dinner bowl! To be honest, not a lot of pre-planning went into this - We just cooked up what she would've eaten anyway, but cut it up differently. She sat on a chair with a pillow to elevate her to the right height and she just roughed it with her hands. Sorry! For all of those who know how 'wrong' I did it...





We had a quiet day: Jorja had a long morning nap after breakfast and we set out after 14hoo. Her shoes lasted all of 10 minutes into the walk, but that's progress! P-J will be working later over the next couple of days, so we enjoyed our 'canal walk' to meet him this afternoon and we'll head off in a different direction tomorrow.

Hopefully the weather will keep up - the cooler but still sunny weather is a pleasure!

Reading up on others' blogs, I've noticed a couple of 'special days' - like Meatless Mondays, Weigh in Wednesdays and Thankful Thursdays! Naturally, I feel most drawn to participate in Thankful Thursdays...

Today I am specifically thankful for:
  • Our cosy and spacious apartment here in Buenos Aires with friendly people and enough space for Jorja and I to spend many hours in, with ease!
  • Access to Skype and Emails to stay in touch with our family and friends around the world!
  • Jorja's smile!
  • Being able to walk around so freely and explore this city!


Comments

  1. IlanaApril 9, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I am thankful, that God has blessed my beautiful friend with such an opportunity. She and her family definately deserve this!! His thoughts and ways are truly higher than ours!!

    I love the eating and exploring pics :)
    I cant believe how long Jorja's hair is - wowee!

    mwah
    love you!!
    ilana

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