It's not her birthday....

Our daughter is currently an exchange student in Germany. Two days ago her host family threw a "welcome" party for her, although she has been there over one month. The next day she awoke to a card from her grandmother, and a package from her mom. She called to ask, "Are you sure it's not my birthday?"

We are very proud of her; she is a senior in high school and will graduate with her class, albeit from afar. She is where she needs to be. She is challenged every minute of every day, and for a bit of a "breather" she joined a club that only speaks English.

More later....