When Eric's parents, Jane and David Phillips, arrived in Hanoi to join us for part of our travel portion of our southeast Asia trip, we were overjoyed and flattered. But it was bittersweet because it meant we had to say goodbye to Hanoi and all the friendships we had made over the last few months. A big thank you.......
... to Nam, Trang and little Y (pronounced 'ee') for inviting us over to their home for an amazing traditional Vietnamese dinner. Preparing enough food to feed a small nation. And wishing I could eat more because it was so delicious. And for taking us to experience my very first taste of snake. Two unforgettable meals, one unforgettable friendship.
.. to Chien and Tan, our favorite bride and groom. We loved being a part of your new life together. And well wishes.
........to the Hanoi branch members for making us feel so welcomed and to the missionaries for letting us be a small part of pioneering the good work.
... to Jim and Julie Ellis, the humanitarian missionaries for sharing their hair-raising adventures. We can only dream of having such an exciting life. Wink. Wink.
....to Quan the very best travel agent in the world with the best taste in Hanoi.
...to the Marchant family for play dates, dinners, books, and back healing miracles.
...to Trang for girls night out and for bringing gifts. You are a sweetie.
...to all the staff at the Intercontinental who went above and beyond to make us feel right at home, taking care of every whim down to the smallest of needs like stocking up on apple juice for Pearce.
...to the IC for allowing Pearce to tap into PBSkids.com at all hours, day or night, helping us cultivate his newest addiction.
...to the fishermen who provided hours of entertainment for Pearce.
...to our hair stylist Quy who kept us looking clean cut.
...to our favorite ladies selling fruit on the side of the road. Everyday we could always count on fresh fruit. Yum.
...and lastly to the lady at the Water Puppet show who sat in the row bellow bootlegging. Because of her we were able to endure the hour long traditional Vietnamese singing while puppets danced in water.
Each touched our life for good. And we will never forget the memories made with all of you in Hanoi. Till we meet again.
...to all the staff at the Intercontinental who went above and beyond to make us feel right at home, taking care of every whim down to the smallest of needs like stocking up on apple juice for Pearce.
...to the IC for allowing Pearce to tap into PBSkids.com at all hours, day or night, helping us cultivate his newest addiction.
...to the fishermen who provided hours of entertainment for Pearce.
...to our hair stylist Quy who kept us looking clean cut.
...to our favorite ladies selling fruit on the side of the road. Everyday we could always count on fresh fruit. Yum.
...and lastly to the lady at the Water Puppet show who sat in the row bellow bootlegging. Because of her we were able to endure the hour long traditional Vietnamese singing while puppets danced in water.Each touched our life for good. And we will never forget the memories made with all of you in Hanoi. Till we meet again.
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I hope you caught the clear sarcasm I like to throw around. It's all Eric's fault. He's too fun that way!
I'm so sad that our trip is over. Yes, I do feel that I was with you for a good part of the trip. My tears started to form while seeing all your wonderful memories. Thank you my sweet and crazzzy Children for all that you have shared, I hope to see and read more. I love you with all my heart:-)
Gram gayla oxoxoooxx
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