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12- Back to Normal

 On Monday when we arrived back from our trip,


there were cookies waiting for us that Joanna had made and when everyone got home we showed what we'd bought and gave our gifts, and then David had to go off to football practice. Season starts on Feb. 7th so final weeks of preparation.

Back to routine of walking the dog, reading, knitting, and Karen brought me another puzzle from the library. I finished catching up on my blog and also finished my French scarf. There are flaws, but I'm pleased with it.


Monday was Charlie's birthday so we made sure we called and sang to him. With reading and listening I've managed to finish 6 books so far this year and as of today I've walked over 60 km. 






Friday was Karen's birthday so David bought balloons to decorate with and Joanna and I blew up all 49 while David made a sign on the computer. 




We had lemon chicken for supper-one of her favourites, but her special birthday meal will be on Sunday after I take her to the movies. We are going to see Hamnet, which we both read last year. Meanwhile, David and Joanna will be preparing Fajitas and Lemon Meringue pie. 

I finished the puzzle yesterday. It was the hardest so far with all the eyes looking so similar and, once again, not a good picture to follow.


Today David and I accompanied Tedy to a Lycee in Grenoble that was hosting a day for students finishing their ninth year of school and preparing to make decisions about what kind of high school they will attend. From my limited understanding, at the end of this year they have to decide if they will continue in academic high school or they can choose one that includes classes in a desired trade. They write an exam, called Le Brevet, that determines by their results which of these streams they can follow. It was interesting, for me, to see all of the possibilities that they can pursue while finishing their high school years. This is what Samuel did, because he knew all along that he wanted to be a chef. 

The other great news is about my ticket home. I have been checking now and then about the prices and lately I was finding terribly high prices, around $2000., for a one way. Or, ridiculously long journeys, like 30 hours, with 2 stops where I would have to self transfer. This means I would need to pick up my baggage, leave the secure area and then reenter and check in for the next flight. It sounded very overwhelming and I was beginning to wonder what happened to the airlines and how I was going to get home. After several people had inquired about my return, I told them about the options and asked them to be praying . Finally, today with the help and encouragement of a friend, I tried again and found one I could afford with luggage booked all the way through. I am so relieved and now can relax and enjoy the rest of my time here, including the start of the football season on Feb. 7th.

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