Vichet is our loyal tuk tuk driver who lifts Zachary in and out of the tuk tuk everyday for school and wherever we go…he stayed outside our house the entire time my brother and Cate were just in case they needed to go somewhere at any minute…he will hold a baby while I run into the bank and hang out with Khamary and the other baby…he carries all of our groceries into our house when we get home…he makes sure I get the best deal when I am shopping in a “negotiating market”…he was chasing down the thief who stole my wallet with Jimmy & my brother…Vichet is part of the family!…we all talk about all kinds of things…school, sicknesses in the kids, traffic, weather, music…
…one day about a month ago, Vichet said he wanted to start his daughter in school! YAY! That’s great…she turned 4 yesterday (March 30th). After a few conversations, I learned that it would cost him money he could not afford to send his daughter to school…a public school…for $43 per quarter, it didn’t even cross my mind to think about it. Yes, we will pay for Vichet’s daughter to go to school!
She started Monday, March 28th and by her birthday, March 30th, she was writing letters! We get daily reports on how much she loves school!
On top of school starting, we realized we needed to celebrate this friends birthday with her!! First, we bought a new “Princess Barbie Doll” with a change of clothes; headed to Bloom Café and picked out 4 fabulous cupcakes (all chosen by Zachary who was very very excited, even though he knew he would not be able to enjoy thenm because they have eggs…he makes me very proud!)…and Zachary’s favorite place, Monkey Business, has a special deal after 5, so we packed up the family…all of them and settled in…all of the kids loved it and we were happy that we got to celebrate her birthday with her…as she was at Zachary’s first birthday in Cambodia in December!
Happy Birthday Pick!
Little Sister ~ Di
This post says so much about you and that big heart of yours! Makes me smile!
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