It is only about 100 degrees outside as I write this. Last evening at 8pm it was 109 degrees. It will likely get there again today. This is supposedly the most severe heatwave to hit the Melbourne area since 1908. I am not sure whether we should count ourselves as lucky to witness this kind of history.
The children started school yesterday. There was lots of excitement and nerves. The school community was very welcoming and made each of the students feel at home. At dinner, Lincoln announced that after a full day at school he has concluded that it is ok to stay. So I guess things went well.
On Monday, my father passed away (http://www.timesrecord.com/website/main.nsf/news.nsf/0/144298AFD2E15B7A8525754B00610009?Opendocument). While this was not totally unexpected, it still trying for family and all who knew him. As the obituary says, "In his memory, people are encouraged to do something for a person in need of kindness."
God Bless and be well,
Nord
2 comments:
Lincoln~
We've gotten your letters :).
Tomorrow is the cicus and we are all pretty nervous at least i am, but i think we'll live through it.
we'll try to get someone to film it for you but we can't make any promises...we"'ll try though. send me a letter :). hope to here from you soon!
~Anna
Dear Samuelsons,
Our family wishes to extend condolences on the passing of Nord's father. Big, long hugs to you.
Dave started seedlings last week and the tomatoes have popped up (in the greenhouse). Apprentice applicants trudge down to the yurts in 2 feet of snow to see them on their 'tour' of our farm. The season has begun again.
Glad you are all having quite the experience down under. I think we'll wait to visit until the temps are reliably below 100 degrees.
Our hearts and minds are with you!
Love,
Chris (and Dave and Jeremy)
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