I did not write yesterday. The only news I had is that Welch's contacted me for a second interview.
Today is Good Friday. Megalh Paraskevh.
As a child, this day was a day of strict fast and prayer in my home. We wore dark clothing, we did not watch TV and we did not outwardly celebrate.
Of course, in today's world it is difficult to practice the above unless you take a day off from the world around you.
My grandfather, Efthimios, was a chanter. He knew all of the "troparia". My father has saved his good books. As a child, I had learned them all from him; as an adult I have forgotten it, but am able to recollect in chruch and chant along with the others. I am hoping my father will play that role with our baby and the other grandchildren.
There will probably be a couple of more Good Fridays before we bring you home. So I will write more at that time.
Love, mommy
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011
We are making plans to attend the Armenian church for Easter. At least for Good Friday. We may go back to the traditional Saturday Greek midnight service. Somehow it does not feel Easter for us if we are not standing outside with our lampades in the middle of the night chanting Christos Anesti.
I will post my impressions of the service over the next few days.
I will post my impressions of the service over the next few days.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April 19, 2011
After a couple years of recession it looks like the job market is starting to open up. Your father and I not only survived but thrived during the downturn in the economy.
It took a tremendous amount of discipline. Now I can look for a workplace that is a better fit for me.
I applied to a nursing home in Exeter, NH today. It seems like a great place to work. They even offer free exercise classes which is something I have to look into.
Well, over the next few days we will see what happens. I find that when I write things down they materialize.
We will know soon enough.
It took a tremendous amount of discipline. Now I can look for a workplace that is a better fit for me.
I applied to a nursing home in Exeter, NH today. It seems like a great place to work. They even offer free exercise classes which is something I have to look into.
Well, over the next few days we will see what happens. I find that when I write things down they materialize.
We will know soon enough.
Monday, April 18, 2011
April 18, 2011
Dear Baby,
It seems that some people are starting to read our blog. We will have to make it more interesting.
The weather in New England is getting ooohh so much nicer. It is always around the middle of April that we get a bad rainstorm and after that it is time to work on the garden. Daddy and I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought some timber to build a vegetable box in the back yard. Wish us luck!
It is Monday morning and my post will be short today because I have to get to work.
Will post photos soon.
Mommy
It seems that some people are starting to read our blog. We will have to make it more interesting.
The weather in New England is getting ooohh so much nicer. It is always around the middle of April that we get a bad rainstorm and after that it is time to work on the garden. Daddy and I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought some timber to build a vegetable box in the back yard. Wish us luck!
It is Monday morning and my post will be short today because I have to get to work.
Will post photos soon.
Mommy
Sunday, April 17, 2011
April 17, 2011
Dear Baby,
Yesterday I made some cosmetic changes to the blog, but did not write to you.
It was an uneventful day (hard to believe).
Today is Palm Sunday. We did not go to church. There is really no reason. When you come we will definitely go to church more often. We will teach you religion and you will decide as an adult how you want to incorporate it in your life. Keep an open mind. All people of this earth are equal there are no races that are better than others. There is no religion that is superior to the others. People only know what they are taught and they cling to it. We want you to think for yourself and decide. We DO want you to have values. Your values will define you and you should choose accordingly.
Treat people with respect. That is all you have on this earth. I promise you without your reputation you are nothing; there is no money, no fame, no power that will compensate.
I think this is the message Jesus was trying to teach. That is all I know. When you are old enough to understand we will talk more.
That is all for today.
Love you, mommy.
Yesterday I made some cosmetic changes to the blog, but did not write to you.
It was an uneventful day (hard to believe).
Today is Palm Sunday. We did not go to church. There is really no reason. When you come we will definitely go to church more often. We will teach you religion and you will decide as an adult how you want to incorporate it in your life. Keep an open mind. All people of this earth are equal there are no races that are better than others. There is no religion that is superior to the others. People only know what they are taught and they cling to it. We want you to think for yourself and decide. We DO want you to have values. Your values will define you and you should choose accordingly.
Treat people with respect. That is all you have on this earth. I promise you without your reputation you are nothing; there is no money, no fame, no power that will compensate.
I think this is the message Jesus was trying to teach. That is all I know. When you are old enough to understand we will talk more.
That is all for today.
Love you, mommy.
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 15, 2011
Well, I went to Welch's today. Welch's the grape juice people. Owned by farmers. Everything is in purple font. I love it.
The man I spoke to was very nice and went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. That tells me a lot. For starters, he is not a selfish person. Selfish people will suck the life out of you. You can give and give and it is never enough for them. Remember that.
Anyways, overall it was a good day. I went to the Greek grocery store to buy dad his treats. Sokofretes, cheeses, etc. We will have to introduce some Armenian food to our diet. Part of the integration. We are getting there. I noticed the other day that the Armenian church in Salem, NH offers language courses. Once I get the job situation settled (fingers crossed), I will sign up.
That is all. Love you.
The man I spoke to was very nice and went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. That tells me a lot. For starters, he is not a selfish person. Selfish people will suck the life out of you. You can give and give and it is never enough for them. Remember that.
Anyways, overall it was a good day. I went to the Greek grocery store to buy dad his treats. Sokofretes, cheeses, etc. We will have to introduce some Armenian food to our diet. Part of the integration. We are getting there. I noticed the other day that the Armenian church in Salem, NH offers language courses. Once I get the job situation settled (fingers crossed), I will sign up.
That is all. Love you.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
There is lots to do today!
The interview with Welch's came through. I will go in tomorrow.
I wonder as I write this how much the world will have changed by the time you read all of it.
Will there be rush hour traffic? Job interviews? Hectic workdays?
I wonder what your world will be like.
All I can do for now is document my world to you.
Love you.
The interview with Welch's came through. I will go in tomorrow.
I wonder as I write this how much the world will have changed by the time you read all of it.
Will there be rush hour traffic? Job interviews? Hectic workdays?
I wonder what your world will be like.
All I can do for now is document my world to you.
Love you.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011
Dear Baby,
It is a rainy day today. The temperature has dropped to 48. It is amazing how when it starts to rain the traffic slows down to a turtle's pace. Everyone was driving at a maximum of 20 mph.
I haven't done much today. I am hoping Welch's calls me in for a face-to-face interview. Meanwhile, I will sit at work and do as much as I can. You should never leave any loose ends anywhere you go. Make sure you do your best.
The best thing about mommy's work is that her office is by the front door and the whole company greets her as they arrive to work in the morning and leave at night. That's right, she is here to witness both.
We are at the tail-end of the quarter end close. There is lots to do. The auditor will come in next Tuesday. I will wrap things up today and start preparing the audit schedules. After that, we have the audit commitee meeting which likes to see a package of the financial results and narratives, and earnings release. I will finish the account reconciliation binders password protect my files and then I can say that I will leave things completed.
Let's see how the next few days develop.
Love you.
It is a rainy day today. The temperature has dropped to 48. It is amazing how when it starts to rain the traffic slows down to a turtle's pace. Everyone was driving at a maximum of 20 mph.
I haven't done much today. I am hoping Welch's calls me in for a face-to-face interview. Meanwhile, I will sit at work and do as much as I can. You should never leave any loose ends anywhere you go. Make sure you do your best.
The best thing about mommy's work is that her office is by the front door and the whole company greets her as they arrive to work in the morning and leave at night. That's right, she is here to witness both.
We are at the tail-end of the quarter end close. There is lots to do. The auditor will come in next Tuesday. I will wrap things up today and start preparing the audit schedules. After that, we have the audit commitee meeting which likes to see a package of the financial results and narratives, and earnings release. I will finish the account reconciliation binders password protect my files and then I can say that I will leave things completed.
Let's see how the next few days develop.
Love you.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Dear Baby,
It is a miracle how I make it to work every day. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hummingbird+Ln,+Hudson,+Hillsborough,+New+Hampshire+03051&daddr=3+Forbes+Rd,+Lexington,+MA+02421&hl=en&geocode=FYjnjAIdhfy9-ylFfb5qebHjiTGHLm-ziwptcg%3BFZWbhwIdbJrA-ymRY4zVQZzjiTFZls5EzwSeEA&mra=ls&sll=42.61577,-71.336975&sspn=0.444672,0.749817&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10
The first 25 miles are not that bad. It is that last .5 mile. I can be sitting there for a half hour with the exit ramp so close yet so far away. This madness has got to stop.
Mommy has a phone interview today with Welch's. Same commute better job. They offer adoption benefits. We will see how this story unfolds.
Until tomorrow. Mommy
It is a miracle how I make it to work every day. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hummingbird+Ln,+Hudson,+Hillsborough,+New+Hampshire+03051&daddr=3+Forbes+Rd,+Lexington,+MA+02421&hl=en&geocode=FYjnjAIdhfy9-ylFfb5qebHjiTGHLm-ziwptcg%3BFZWbhwIdbJrA-ymRY4zVQZzjiTFZls5EzwSeEA&mra=ls&sll=42.61577,-71.336975&sspn=0.444672,0.749817&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10
The first 25 miles are not that bad. It is that last .5 mile. I can be sitting there for a half hour with the exit ramp so close yet so far away. This madness has got to stop.
Mommy has a phone interview today with Welch's. Same commute better job. They offer adoption benefits. We will see how this story unfolds.
Until tomorrow. Mommy
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Dear Baby,
Mondays are always tough for mommy. She has to review her reasons for getting up and going to work.
All worth it. Not a good idea to follow in her footsteps when it comes to choosing careers.
I want more for you. The world will be at your hands to do with as you wish. Daddy and I will see to it.
We are working hard to provide you with everything that you will need. We promise you that.
Well, better get busy now.
Love you, mommy.
Mondays are always tough for mommy. She has to review her reasons for getting up and going to work.
All worth it. Not a good idea to follow in her footsteps when it comes to choosing careers.
I want more for you. The world will be at your hands to do with as you wish. Daddy and I will see to it.
We are working hard to provide you with everything that you will need. We promise you that.
Well, better get busy now.
Love you, mommy.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
April 10, 2011
We wrote the first draft of the letter last night. We will do some research and revise it again.
Perfection is a good thing. You must strive for it.
Today we will go to Whole Foods. Your father and I are making it a point to become healthier so we can play with you when you come home.
Each day things are moving in the right direction.
Love you.
Perfection is a good thing. You must strive for it.
Today we will go to Whole Foods. Your father and I are making it a point to become healthier so we can play with you when you come home.
Each day things are moving in the right direction.
Love you.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
April 09, 2011
Dear Baby,
It is a beautiful Saturday in early April. A time of new beginnings and starting fresh. Our home is filled with sunshine and fresh air. Our moods are great. It will be a wonderful day to write the letter to the prime minister's office. I have been procrastinating. It is a difficult letter to write. How can we quantify into words how we feel about you? How can we convince them? How do we tell them that we will always love you and take care of you and devote our lives to you? I think they will understand.
Every day we are one step closer to becoming a complete family.
It is a beautiful Saturday in early April. A time of new beginnings and starting fresh. Our home is filled with sunshine and fresh air. Our moods are great. It will be a wonderful day to write the letter to the prime minister's office. I have been procrastinating. It is a difficult letter to write. How can we quantify into words how we feel about you? How can we convince them? How do we tell them that we will always love you and take care of you and devote our lives to you? I think they will understand.
Every day we are one step closer to becoming a complete family.
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 08, 2011
Well, dear baby, I have created this blog to document our journey to find you.
Your father and I cannot wait to meet you. We cannot wait to look into your innocent little eyes and experience life all over again. Life that is fresh. Life that is simple. Life that is new. Life that is yours and that is ours to share as a family.
Your birth mother loved you and gave you life. Always remember that.
We loved you enough to cross the ocean. We want to bring you home forever.
For now, we will wait.
Your father and I cannot wait to meet you. We cannot wait to look into your innocent little eyes and experience life all over again. Life that is fresh. Life that is simple. Life that is new. Life that is yours and that is ours to share as a family.
Your birth mother loved you and gave you life. Always remember that.
We loved you enough to cross the ocean. We want to bring you home forever.
For now, we will wait.
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