An Historic Event

Last night was the first time in seven years that the entire "Dinner Group" has been together. Starting with the Ostergars in Brazil, then the Freestones in Mexico, the Boyntons in Italy, and the Christophersons in Brazil, someone has always been missing. Vern and Jerry are here briefly while their visa is being processed, then they will return to the MTC in Brazil for one more year. Everyone gathered at their home for a nice supper. We were also joined by the Delgados, from Mexico. He is an Area Seventy and they are staying with the Freestones. Everyone tried intermittently to converse in Spanish and the result was somewhat reasonable. The tables were divided so there was one member of every couple at each table; that way no news was lost.

Since I had just finished scanning my slides, I put together a DVD for the occasion. Unfortunately, the Christophersons don't have a TV, so we tried a computer, but that didn't work out well either. So we had a showing later in the evening on a miniature computer screen without sound for those who will not be at Ostergars next month when the DVD will have its gala premiere.

Phil, Hermano Delgado, Rod, Jerry, Kris,
Allen, Sharon, and Stephen

Vern, Ann, Stan, Liz, Hermana Delgado, and Nancy

Vicki was caught in a Christian-service loop
and arrived a little later

Dealing with a difficult and delicate cleavage dilemma

"How do you turn on the sound?"
Where are the children when there are tech issues?

It's always marvelous to get together, but was particularly nice to be at full strength again, if only for a moment. These are wonderful friends and we have all been blessed by this enduring association.

That's all for now.

OXO

D.