17 MARCH 2010 "ECHO TEST"! SAINT PATRICK'S DAY.
On Monday last, I accompanied a neighbour, Ola, at her request, to our local clinic. As we returned, Ola asked me to go to the hospital with her for an "Echo Test". The visit really extended my language skills beyond their 'comfort zone'! However, I was delighted to view the baby, due in August please God, and to listen to its strong heartbeat. This was my third such visit to the clinic here - a new venture for me!
Yesterday, Lalini and I went to Tirana. It was much more Springlike there - cherry blossoms everywhere and I saw my first daffodils and violets of the year! We had been asked to suggest names for our new trafficking group. From my limited vocabulary, I suggested the word "URAT" which means "the bridges". In view of all the connections we have to buid up among ourselves and key persons in the field, the group accepted this name. I think of it as Uniting Religious Against Trafficking. There is no similar wording in Shqip, but we decided the symbol is sufficient.
Saint Patrick's Day must surely begin with a huge "Thank you" for the cards of all shapes and sizes that have arrived in recent days to welcome the feast. They came from Singapore and New York and many places in between! They truly made a difference to the day especially those with Irish Music in the background! Our Bishop has just telephoned now to add his greetings.
Slan limh go leir!!!
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