Hey guys,
I am happy to hear you got your I-20. If you need Kamil's number to Germany, give me a call so he can get a new ticket for you. I hope everything works out for you and we will see you in Czech.
Rene
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ika, I just want to make sure you have all the soundtracks. I was not sure if I have to bring "His grace still amazes me" or not. I am about to be done with packing. I have 5 luggage for other people so it is pretty hard to take a lot of stuff like I would like to.
better go finish I still want to make me a skirt
see you all soon
zuzana
better go finish I still want to make me a skirt
see you all soon
zuzana
Thanks, Rene.
Make sure you bring lots of WARM clothing!!! Check out the weather forecast, if you haven't already. I'm not sure where you check your weather, but on accuweather.com you can put in Frydek-Mistek, and get your temps in metric and english. I am considering running to the grocery store for a box of hot chocolate....
OK, see you all tomorrow.
Ika
Make sure you bring lots of WARM clothing!!! Check out the weather forecast, if you haven't already. I'm not sure where you check your weather, but on accuweather.com you can put in Frydek-Mistek, and get your temps in metric and english. I am considering running to the grocery store for a box of hot chocolate....
OK, see you all tomorrow.
Ika
money
if I remember correctly, the CD will cost around $1000.00, so you can estimate around $200.00 per family, and food is hard to estimate, but I don't expect more then $100.00 per family, and that should include the party. As far as the dinner with our dad, you can estimate around 500-600 CZK per family($30.00). But I am really guessing. Jitka Peknikova is suggesting we take our dad to "na Zaguri", they are willing to cook for us the way we ask them, but we need to cal them in advance. Here is their menu:
http://www.nazaguri.cz/JidelniListek.aspx?kat=1
But as I said, we can ask them to prepare something else, but we need to call them ahead.
Don't forget anything. See you tommorrow.
Rene
http://www.nazaguri.cz/JidelniListek.aspx?kat=1
But as I said, we can ask them to prepare something else, but we need to call them ahead.
Don't forget anything. See you tommorrow.
Rene
Money
Could somebody PLEASE, let me know, how much money we need to bring? I feel like I've asked so many times, and still no answer. We need to borrow that money from J's parents, so it would be helpful, if we knew how much we need to ask them for. Thanks. Ika P.S. by the way, if they can't loan us that money for this trip, we will have to come up with alternative solutions.... Johnny was suppose to get paid by one of his clients yesterday a lot of money, but she couldn't pay him until next week... And he is super busy today and super stressed out, about having to leave his business for a week, so hopefully he'll be able to get through today OK...
Monday, November 17, 2008
Micah's OK
Annette brought Micah in to the Dr. today because he seemed to be crying quite a bit when he obviously wasn't hungry and didn't have any other obvious discomfort. We were concerned about congestion or an ear infection. After being checked out, the doctor isn't concerned about the little congestion he has (just take saline drops), and his throat and his ears are fine. He doesn't have a hernia or constipation, so it looks like a newborn mystery. At least he's been checked before we go, since he's so small (well, at least we think so! Some people say he's huge! [over 15 # now]).
If Ika and fam. and Eva and Casey can't come, they will be greatly missed!
Kamil & Annette
If Ika and fam. and Eva and Casey can't come, they will be greatly missed!
Kamil & Annette
Casey and I came down to the only possibility and that is applying for F1 visa, although visa specialist has told us that there is a risk that they will find out that I married and then I don't really have chance to come back.
Well, we called Weimar in the beginning of last week, and as soon as I knew I could keep my job I faxed all the needed documents. And lo and behold. Weimar "forgot" to change my status when I went on OPT, but they did not forget to let them know that I graduated. So they deleted me out of the system. Normally the I-20 takes about 15 minutes to prepare, but we did not hear from Weimar, and then they said that they were extremely busy (with the 4 students that actually attend the school). On Thu they looked into it and they realized that they have problems with SEVIS (they give out I-20s), and they said that it will be taken care of on Monday. Well, today registrar emailed me and said that they still were not able to fix the problem.
What is really frustrating is that they should have kept me in status, especially if they were able to contact SEVIS that I have graduated, they should have changed it to practicum. So, we don't know at this point....
Eva
Well, we called Weimar in the beginning of last week, and as soon as I knew I could keep my job I faxed all the needed documents. And lo and behold. Weimar "forgot" to change my status when I went on OPT, but they did not forget to let them know that I graduated. So they deleted me out of the system. Normally the I-20 takes about 15 minutes to prepare, but we did not hear from Weimar, and then they said that they were extremely busy (with the 4 students that actually attend the school). On Thu they looked into it and they realized that they have problems with SEVIS (they give out I-20s), and they said that it will be taken care of on Monday. Well, today registrar emailed me and said that they still were not able to fix the problem.
What is really frustrating is that they should have kept me in status, especially if they were able to contact SEVIS that I have graduated, they should have changed it to practicum. So, we don't know at this point....
Eva
OK, so here is what's going on. Ezra and Levi are both sick. They are on few different kinds of medication right now, but still are going to be very contagious for the next few days. Ezra especially seems to be in a lot of pain, to the point, where he can't even take his medicine. Dr. said that they both have throat infection, they are both very congested (which would then make them more prone to getting ear infection...), they cough, they are very cranky. If I should give you our decision right now, then our decision is no, we are not going to be able to go. But we have until 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. That's our deadline for cancelling our plane tickets, in order to get our miles back. If their health improves significantly, then we will reconsider, but if they are same, or worse, our decision will be not to go. I am very sorry about this. Obviously, there is nothing we could have done about it, but the bottom line is, their health and comfort is my priority.
So, I will let you know tomorrow for sure, how we've decided.
Ika
So, I will let you know tomorrow for sure, how we've decided.
Ika
This morning I prayed for encouragement. The Lord gave me a beautiful promise.
"With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all thinks are possible." Mark 10:27
As I am reading through the gospels I see one principle over and over. When people have a need, and they ask, have faith, they receive. Many times they were people who came to Jesus who were not his followers. But He said "I have not seen such a faith in Israel." and He granted them their will.
God wants us to claim Bible promises, and ask Him to do the same for us as He did for others. This is what I will be claiming through out this day.
zuzana
"With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all thinks are possible." Mark 10:27
As I am reading through the gospels I see one principle over and over. When people have a need, and they ask, have faith, they receive. Many times they were people who came to Jesus who were not his followers. But He said "I have not seen such a faith in Israel." and He granted them their will.
God wants us to claim Bible promises, and ask Him to do the same for us as He did for others. This is what I will be claiming through out this day.
zuzana
Put me on the list too (Ika). I woke up with chest pain this morning (as with bronchitis), but maybe it's just me sleeping in a wrong position... Well, we are going to the doctor today at 11:50 A.M. We couldn't decide what to do, so we're seeking professional opinion. That way, if it's still safe for them to travel, at least we'll be equipped with some meds to make them feel more comfortable.
But I don't just worry about them feeling good, I worry too about them passing this on to other kids, especially the youngest one. What kind of trip it would be for them, if they end up being isolated for most of it. So, anyway, that's why we're going to the doctor to figure all that out. We'll let you know the verdict later on today.
Ika
But I don't just worry about them feeling good, I worry too about them passing this on to other kids, especially the youngest one. What kind of trip it would be for them, if they end up being isolated for most of it. So, anyway, that's why we're going to the doctor to figure all that out. We'll let you know the verdict later on today.
Ika
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
pozvanka
So far we have not received anything about the invitation text, so here is first rough draft. The font didn't come up the way it is on the original word page. If you are happy with the text just at it is, please let us know soon. We have to print it on Tuesday. I will be in Myrtle Beach next couple of days, but Hanka will check the blog. Please respond as soon as possible.
Srdečně Vás zveme na oslavu
60-tých narozenin
naší maminky, paní
Ireny Metzové
Dne 24. Listopadu 2008 v 17:30
V kulturním sále budovy obecního úřadu Nižní Lhoty
60-tých narozenin
naší maminky, paní
Ireny Metzové
Dne 24. Listopadu 2008 v 17:30
V kulturním sále budovy obecního úřadu Nižní Lhoty
Hanka is thinking to put a large number 60 in the background, in a light gray color. If you'd like to have more design done, like a flowers, decorative boarders, Bible text etc... please let us know. Please respond by Sunday night, because we need to have the final product by Monday night.
Casey, if you have done anything please e-mail it to Hana www.metzovi@yahoo.com
I don't know know how to attach a word dc here, so we will take a picture and will post a picture here on Monday night.
Have a great day
Rene
Casey, if you have done anything please e-mail it to Hana www.metzovi@yahoo.com
I don't know know how to attach a word dc here, so we will take a picture and will post a picture here on Monday night.
Have a great day
Rene
Clarification
1. I went to Wal-Mart to check out their scrapbooking supplies, and to my surprise, they didn't sell the 12x12 sheets separately. So, unless you want to buy a whole kit, you'll have to go to a different store (Michaels, Dollar Tree...), where you can buy individual background papers for between 97 cents and about dollar something.
I have yet to do my work. I've placed my order for pictures last night, so I am hoping to pick them up tonight, or tomorrow morning, and work on it.
I bought a small set of stickers related to travel. I will use these stickers to do our packing/travel page on.
2. I'll make sure to add to The List to bring picture for Zuzka's picture frame, so nobody forgets.
3. I already found Amway person. The products are almost 2 and half times more expensive than here! It's ridiculous.
4. Johnny has changed his ticket last night. He will be coming back day after the Birthday party, so I will be staying that night still at dad's, so I am closer to the airport. He'll be flying from Ostrava, because I don't really feel like taking him all the way to Prague, and he doesn't want to take a train. Luckily the tickets are not too expensive. With the price of gas, it's not much of a difference to fly. And the flights are very frequent too.
But I will be staying as planned.
So, Annette, I'm sorry, but Johnny won't be able to do the story anymore.
5. REMEMBER, if there is anything missing from the list, you need to suggest it in the next day or two, because then I will post it, so everyone has enough time to do their final shopping. And don't forget your international drivers' licenses! At least that's what the rental company told me they'd prefer. And also, could you somebody please suggest how much cash we need to bring for all the expenses? (CD, food, electric). We're only going to bring as much as we need, we don't like to carry cash...
Talk to you soon,
Ika
I have yet to do my work. I've placed my order for pictures last night, so I am hoping to pick them up tonight, or tomorrow morning, and work on it.
I bought a small set of stickers related to travel. I will use these stickers to do our packing/travel page on.
2. I'll make sure to add to The List to bring picture for Zuzka's picture frame, so nobody forgets.
3. I already found Amway person. The products are almost 2 and half times more expensive than here! It's ridiculous.
4. Johnny has changed his ticket last night. He will be coming back day after the Birthday party, so I will be staying that night still at dad's, so I am closer to the airport. He'll be flying from Ostrava, because I don't really feel like taking him all the way to Prague, and he doesn't want to take a train. Luckily the tickets are not too expensive. With the price of gas, it's not much of a difference to fly. And the flights are very frequent too.
But I will be staying as planned.
So, Annette, I'm sorry, but Johnny won't be able to do the story anymore.
5. REMEMBER, if there is anything missing from the list, you need to suggest it in the next day or two, because then I will post it, so everyone has enough time to do their final shopping. And don't forget your international drivers' licenses! At least that's what the rental company told me they'd prefer. And also, could you somebody please suggest how much cash we need to bring for all the expenses? (CD, food, electric). We're only going to bring as much as we need, we don't like to carry cash...
Talk to you soon,
Ika
Friday, November 14, 2008
Fire at Heritage academy
Just in case you didn't hear about this. It is little sobering.
http://www.gccsda.com/?option=com_content&task=view&id=2334&Itemid=211
Rene
http://www.gccsda.com/?option=com_content&task=view&id=2334&Itemid=211
Rene
Hanka needs just a plain text, because she will edit it anyway(hacky, carky etc.). If you are doing any design, please let us know what program you are using, so we can open it in case we need.
As far as Thanksgiving, I agree, for some spouses might be important. I don't know what exactly you have in mind. Let's do a special dinner or we can eat out if we want to do that. Time wise, we will be very busy, especially not knowing the complete roster yet, getting songs ready and the program, CD, ASI... But dinner, and a few hours of a special family time on Thursday night will be nice. Zuzu, don't put too much on your shoulders though. Let's do it simple it still can be very special.
Keep praying for Eva.
Rene
As far as Thanksgiving, I agree, for some spouses might be important. I don't know what exactly you have in mind. Let's do a special dinner or we can eat out if we want to do that. Time wise, we will be very busy, especially not knowing the complete roster yet, getting songs ready and the program, CD, ASI... But dinner, and a few hours of a special family time on Thursday night will be nice. Zuzu, don't put too much on your shoulders though. Let's do it simple it still can be very special.
Keep praying for Eva.
Rene
Hello dear family,
Andrew was asking me if we will do something about thanksgiving. I would like the idea of doing something special. I think it is important to our American spouses, and it is my favorite time of the year also.
I think it is very difficult to make a final list of songs for ASI when we do not know if Eva will be there.
Rene, make sure I have the information correct
24.listopad 2008 v 17:30
Obecni urad Nizni Lhoty
Casey and Evka, if you guys can put the text together, than email it to Hanca so she can print it. Maybe it would be nice to put it on this block so everyone can see it.
Thakyou very much
Please continue to pray for me getting better, my voice is gone so no practice for me:(
love
zuzana
Andrew was asking me if we will do something about thanksgiving. I would like the idea of doing something special. I think it is important to our American spouses, and it is my favorite time of the year also.
I think it is very difficult to make a final list of songs for ASI when we do not know if Eva will be there.
Rene, make sure I have the information correct
24.listopad 2008 v 17:30
Obecni urad Nizni Lhoty
Casey and Evka, if you guys can put the text together, than email it to Hanca so she can print it. Maybe it would be nice to put it on this block so everyone can see it.
Thakyou very much
Please continue to pray for me getting better, my voice is gone so no practice for me:(
love
zuzana
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
One more invitation question
Zuzana: Are you wanting a fully-formatted invitation, or are you wanting just text? Casey
Details needed for invitation text
Zuzu,
We will post the invitation text, but we just need all the information from you like date, time, place, etc. Thanks!
Casey/Eva
We will post the invitation text, but we just need all the information from you like date, time, place, etc. Thanks!
Casey/Eva
Info about ASi
Hello everyone, I have been in touch with Radomir Steiner about our special music on Friday night. Here is the latest info he sent to me.
Zdravím Tě Zigi,
Info popořadě:
- Zvuková zkouška pro Vás je v pátek od 14:00 hod. Klávesy se stojanem sebou.
- Pošli mi obratem texty písní v PP, abych je předal technikovi přes projekce
- Registrace pouze na sobotu platí od pátku 16:30 do soboty 22:00
- Pokud chcete používat playback potřebuji ho dodat předem v MP3
V příloze posílám podrobný scénář, zkontroluj prosím Vaše technické požadavky a potvrď mi zda jsou pořádku. A označ kdy bude která píseň.
I have spoken with Rene about 3 songs. . . Tis so sweet, What a day and Each One . . .
Are these the songs we want to sing? We need to respond to Radomir ASAP
Zigi
Hey, what are we doing on Thursday, the Thanksgiving night? Should we try to do something? OK, I've got to run to a prayer meeting. We'll have the group pray for everyone and for this trip.
Ika
P.S. Do you anybody know anybody who sells Amway in Czech? If yes, PLEASE let me know ASAP!!! Need to place an order. Shipping turned out to be little too expensive, it would be better for me to buy it there. Thanks
Ika
P.S. Do you anybody know anybody who sells Amway in Czech? If yes, PLEASE let me know ASAP!!! Need to place an order. Shipping turned out to be little too expensive, it would be better for me to buy it there. Thanks
Hello family,
you do not need to mail me the family picture you can either email it to me or to walmart at Ooltewah and select one hour pick up or if you can remember to bring it with you to Czech you can do that. The only think is to REMEMBER. That is why I wanted to get it before we go so there is one less think to remember. It wont be the same if there will be couple peactures blank.
Also, Evi about 3 weeks ago or maybe more I talked to you about puting the writing for the invitations on the block. Please let me know if you are not able to do it because Hanca needs to finish it soon and print it. We are praying that everything goes well with your papers.
Please pray for me as well. I am sick, lost my voice, feeling very weak. I hope my kids wont get sick just before it is time to go. So please pray for health.
have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
you do not need to mail me the family picture you can either email it to me or to walmart at Ooltewah and select one hour pick up or if you can remember to bring it with you to Czech you can do that. The only think is to REMEMBER. That is why I wanted to get it before we go so there is one less think to remember. It wont be the same if there will be couple peactures blank.
Also, Evi about 3 weeks ago or maybe more I talked to you about puting the writing for the invitations on the block. Please let me know if you are not able to do it because Hanca needs to finish it soon and print it. We are praying that everything goes well with your papers.
Please pray for me as well. I am sick, lost my voice, feeling very weak. I hope my kids wont get sick just before it is time to go. So please pray for health.
have a blessed day
love
Zuzana
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Story Volunteers Needed!
Dear All,
I need 4 volunteers (I'm assuming that I'll do a children's program for both weekends, since I haven't heard otherwise--though I'm still more than happy to drop a weekend if it's not needed) to share an experience they had from childhood and the lesson they learned for the children!
To my knowledge, the children's programs will be Friday nights and Sabbath mornings (for a Sabbath school format). You wouldn't need to stay in the children's program the whole time, you could just pop in to share the story with them, and then pop out. I'm sure Kamil must have something to share that he learned (smile!!--since I've heard that he was a little mischievous), so I think I would only need 3 volunteers to share different childhood stories for the kids to learn from! Please e-mail me at: kamilann@yahoo.com if you would be willing to share a testimony/story for the kids. Thank you!
Annette
I need 4 volunteers (I'm assuming that I'll do a children's program for both weekends, since I haven't heard otherwise--though I'm still more than happy to drop a weekend if it's not needed) to share an experience they had from childhood and the lesson they learned for the children!
To my knowledge, the children's programs will be Friday nights and Sabbath mornings (for a Sabbath school format). You wouldn't need to stay in the children's program the whole time, you could just pop in to share the story with them, and then pop out. I'm sure Kamil must have something to share that he learned (smile!!--since I've heard that he was a little mischievous), so I think I would only need 3 volunteers to share different childhood stories for the kids to learn from! Please e-mail me at: kamilann@yahoo.com if you would be willing to share a testimony/story for the kids. Thank you!
Annette
Another weather link:
http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&locCode=EURCZEZ005PRAGUE&metric=0
and type in Prague
Ika
http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast3.asp?partner=accuweather&locCode=EURCZEZ005PRAGUE&metric=0
and type in Prague
Ika
Monday, November 10, 2008
updates
Eva just called a few minutes ago, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But seriously, pray for Eva and Cassey. If Weimar will issue an extension on her I-20 she should be clear to go. And the phone calls and decisions are happening as we speak.
As far as potted plants, it is fine. We'll be happy to do it, but I also believe a few flowers that will just decorate the table will be nice. We don't need much, and because we don't need too much it might not be cost effective, and worth the hassle to get it from Helenka from Poland. But it is up to people who will do the decoration. I am not against geting it from her, but not sure if we need an extra stress to save few crowns.
As far as cukrovi, are we talking here to get it for us personally, or the party? Personally, I don't want any, for the party, let's be conservative, it will be only 2-4 hrs party, people can eat only so much, and if we have a cake plus rolady, I think we will have enough sweets but, Zuzu you are in charge of food, so we will go with your decision. The price 300CZK is good. Especially for homemade cukrovi, it is very good price.....and tastes great too. Just remember, Ika made great point, weather not favorable, easy to get sick, I will bring some crystal vitC(2000mg).
I am also thinking to invite someone who will operate a video camera for us at the party. Jakub Santa, or Daniel Mada are operating still cameras very well. But if you have any idea, please let me know.
As far as potted plants, it is fine. We'll be happy to do it, but I also believe a few flowers that will just decorate the table will be nice. We don't need much, and because we don't need too much it might not be cost effective, and worth the hassle to get it from Helenka from Poland. But it is up to people who will do the decoration. I am not against geting it from her, but not sure if we need an extra stress to save few crowns.
As far as cukrovi, are we talking here to get it for us personally, or the party? Personally, I don't want any, for the party, let's be conservative, it will be only 2-4 hrs party, people can eat only so much, and if we have a cake plus rolady, I think we will have enough sweets but, Zuzu you are in charge of food, so we will go with your decision. The price 300CZK is good. Especially for homemade cukrovi, it is very good price.....and tastes great too. Just remember, Ika made great point, weather not favorable, easy to get sick, I will bring some crystal vitC(2000mg).
I am also thinking to invite someone who will operate a video camera for us at the party. Jakub Santa, or Daniel Mada are operating still cameras very well. But if you have any idea, please let me know.
oh and zuzana,
I had the envelope to mail the picture of zigi and I for "the frame of everyone". I thought I mailed it but just found it in the car. Do you want me to mail it to you or bring it with and give it to you in Czech? Let me know. ( and I have no idea if that is a good price for curkovi I'll let the siblings vote on that one)
Love ya,
Rachel
I had the envelope to mail the picture of zigi and I for "the frame of everyone". I thought I mailed it but just found it in the car. Do you want me to mail it to you or bring it with and give it to you in Czech? Let me know. ( and I have no idea if that is a good price for curkovi I'll let the siblings vote on that one)
Love ya,
Rachel
Zuzu,
If that lady can get some small potted plants/flowers for cheaper, sure, why not! A couple of questions.
*Is there some list we could order from or do we just tell her what to get and she will find it?
*When and where could she deliver the items?
I don't want this to be too much trouble for you to organize (since I can't speak with the lady in CZECH). If it doesn't work out I can just run over on Monday and buy some stuff at the place Ika mentioned, if they have something in season. Let me know what you think.
Rachel
If that lady can get some small potted plants/flowers for cheaper, sure, why not! A couple of questions.
*Is there some list we could order from or do we just tell her what to get and she will find it?
*When and where could she deliver the items?
I don't want this to be too much trouble for you to organize (since I can't speak with the lady in CZECH). If it doesn't work out I can just run over on Monday and buy some stuff at the place Ika mentioned, if they have something in season. Let me know what you think.
Rachel
I talked to Eva Slosarkova and she told me that her mom could get us beautiful flowers from Poland. She always gets it for all kinds of events for church. she said it is much cheaper. The idea was that instead spending money for decorations we could buy each flowers and use it for the tables. We could ask if she could get us something in a pot that could be more lasting. Let me know if I should talk to her about this. I think our mom will be expecting flowers and we need to have some kind of flowers for her.
Also, Eva told me that Helenka bakes excellent cukrovi and sales them 300 korun per kg. If you guys want me to order some from her we need to do it ASAP.
Zuzana
Also, Eva told me that Helenka bakes excellent cukrovi and sales them 300 korun per kg. If you guys want me to order some from her we need to do it ASAP.
Zuzana
Publish Post
Last time I was in Czech, I bought beautiful potted plant in Baumax (similar to Home Depot or Lowes). They have some unusual kinds as well. I guess you could even buy bulbs, and they come in some pretty boxes. With a bow on it, and maybe a one stem of a flower or a shrub from outside, they could still look cool as centerpieces :o)
The weather doesn't look so good. Again, second year in a row it looks like we're going to be rained in... Which makes me really worried, about everyone's health...
Great job everyone, who is actively participating on making this trip happen!
Ika
The weather doesn't look so good. Again, second year in a row it looks like we're going to be rained in... Which makes me really worried, about everyone's health...
Great job everyone, who is actively participating on making this trip happen!
Ika
hey ika!
That's a great idea about the potted plants. I was talking to Zuzana and she had an idea of using the flowers as center pieces for the tables at the birthday party. We could use the small potted plants idea instead of cut flowers, they would still be nice as center pieces with a bow around each and maybe a name-tag of who gave mom the flowers, and she could take them home and plant them. What do you think? I would be willing to go get the flowers for everyone and just put your name on it, just to make it quick and efficient. I would need someone to tell me where a shop is that you think has good prices though. Let me know what you think. And thanks for putting together the list of items to bring!
Love ya,
Rachel
That's a great idea about the potted plants. I was talking to Zuzana and she had an idea of using the flowers as center pieces for the tables at the birthday party. We could use the small potted plants idea instead of cut flowers, they would still be nice as center pieces with a bow around each and maybe a name-tag of who gave mom the flowers, and she could take them home and plant them. What do you think? I would be willing to go get the flowers for everyone and just put your name on it, just to make it quick and efficient. I would need someone to tell me where a shop is that you think has good prices though. Let me know what you think. And thanks for putting together the list of items to bring!
Love ya,
Rachel
weather in Czech
if you want to have an idea what kind of weather to expect, check this link out
http://zpravy.idnes.cz/martin-dorazi-s-destnikem-snih-prinese-do-nizin-az-prosinec-pqd-/domaci.asp?c=A081110_162428_domaci_pje
have a great day
Rene
http://zpravy.idnes.cz/martin-dorazi-s-destnikem-snih-prinese-do-nizin-az-prosinec-pqd-/domaci.asp?c=A081110_162428_domaci_pje
have a great day
Rene
Hi everyone,
you know, I just thought of something, and I thought I'd run it by you to see what you all think.
First of all, you know that the Czech tradition calls for flowers on Birthday. I'd say it's pretty typical to give a small bouquet of flowers to the person having Birthday. Now, I thought, that flowers die in a couple of weeks, plus when you have so many, you don't really enjoy it so much, and you have hard time finding place for it in the house... (You know how it was after baptizms and weddings in Czech...) Well, I thought what we could do instead is each one of us (if you chose to give flowers) buy something little more lasting like potted plant, or flower bulb, that she can transplant to her flower garden. I bet you she would always look at those and remember exactly who gave her what. I know she was telling me yesterday on the phone, how sentimental she is about looking at her old Birthday cards... She would look at those when she's lonely and she'd cry... So, I guess that's just something to think about, but it's entirely up to you.
Ika
you know, I just thought of something, and I thought I'd run it by you to see what you all think.
First of all, you know that the Czech tradition calls for flowers on Birthday. I'd say it's pretty typical to give a small bouquet of flowers to the person having Birthday. Now, I thought, that flowers die in a couple of weeks, plus when you have so many, you don't really enjoy it so much, and you have hard time finding place for it in the house... (You know how it was after baptizms and weddings in Czech...) Well, I thought what we could do instead is each one of us (if you chose to give flowers) buy something little more lasting like potted plant, or flower bulb, that she can transplant to her flower garden. I bet you she would always look at those and remember exactly who gave her what. I know she was telling me yesterday on the phone, how sentimental she is about looking at her old Birthday cards... She would look at those when she's lonely and she'd cry... So, I guess that's just something to think about, but it's entirely up to you.
Ika
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Hi everyone-- it's me, Casey, this time!
So, I just got off the phone with Rene and Zigi about the upcoming trip, and I understand that there are questions about what we're doing, and whether we can go or not. We have not been posting everything on the blog, obviously. The reason for that is that what we understand to be true changes literally every day.
However, I just wanted to assure you all that we are doing our very best to go to Czech as planned. Even though it is now only 10 days in the future, we are not giving up. I have been in almost daily contact with USCIS and US Customs/Border Patrol. I have been explaining the entire situation to them and also trying to make sure their answers correlate with the written information we have.
For an example of the way several conversations with them have gone, I have called the US Customs/Border patrol, explained everything, and then they have put me on hold because they don't know the answer. When they get back on the line and tell me everything is okay, and then I explain to them that Eva's OPT card says "Not Valid For Reentry" on it, then they doubt themselves again and have to go find out more information, and then the information they give me contradicts the information that other people/agencies give me, etc. etc. etc.
So, as I was explaining to Rene and Zigi, Eva and I have been working on this for several months, speaking with the Czech Embassy in NY and LA and Czech Republic, USCIS, and US Customs/Border Patrol, all numerous times, from the very moment that we suspected a problem.
One complicating factor is that for Eva's OPT card to be valid at all, she must have a full time job authorized by Weimar and in her particular field of education (a problem we discovered only since the wedding, although we had been in contact with the agencies). Eva and I have been trying to find a job for her that meets the criteria since before she left her job in Pullman, WA. So, in addition to all the abovementioned problems, her reentry is literally dependent on her having a job in the health field, which she finally found just last week. At the interview, she was promised Sabbaths off, but recently her employer has indicated that Sabbath-leave is not acceptable. Of course, Eva said that Sabbaths are not a negotiable issue, and the issue is not yet settled. We expect this to be taken care of when she returns to work on Tuesday. It could either way. We hope against hope that Sabbaths will not be a problem.
So, the bottom line everyone is that we understand how much you want everyone in the family to be in Czech for the planned trip. We want to be there too. We are doing everying we possibly can to facilitate this.
The options we have been (or are still) pursuing are these:
1) The new visa agreement between CZ and US
2) Obtainment of a greed card
3) A new F-1 visa
4) A new passport with Metzova
5) A new paasport with Harms
6) Appropriate letters/documentation attesting to her status
7) Paperwork that Weimar may need to complete
8) Having a job
9) Calling the embassy in LA
10) Calling the embassy in NY
11) Calling the embassy in CZ
12) E-mailing the embassy in CZ
13) Searching the USCIS website
14) Searching the US Customs/Border Patrol website
15) Searching the CZ embassy's website
16) Searching travel.state.gov
17) Consulting with Rene/Zigi/Kamil/Zuzana/Ika at one point or another :)
18) Praying
19) Having others pray for us
20) Reading all fine print on documents
21) etc. + things that I probably have forgotten to list
I will also mention that Eva would be having this difficulty even if she were expired (uh... single). Because:
1) Her F-1 visa is expired
2) Her I-20 is expired
3) Her OPT says "Not Valid for Reentry"
Anyways, family, thanks for all your prayers and concern about this. If you have any suggestions that we might be able to try, please let us know ASAP. We expect to have a final decision this week.
I love you all.
Casey
So, I just got off the phone with Rene and Zigi about the upcoming trip, and I understand that there are questions about what we're doing, and whether we can go or not. We have not been posting everything on the blog, obviously. The reason for that is that what we understand to be true changes literally every day.
However, I just wanted to assure you all that we are doing our very best to go to Czech as planned. Even though it is now only 10 days in the future, we are not giving up. I have been in almost daily contact with USCIS and US Customs/Border Patrol. I have been explaining the entire situation to them and also trying to make sure their answers correlate with the written information we have.
For an example of the way several conversations with them have gone, I have called the US Customs/Border patrol, explained everything, and then they have put me on hold because they don't know the answer. When they get back on the line and tell me everything is okay, and then I explain to them that Eva's OPT card says "Not Valid For Reentry" on it, then they doubt themselves again and have to go find out more information, and then the information they give me contradicts the information that other people/agencies give me, etc. etc. etc.
So, as I was explaining to Rene and Zigi, Eva and I have been working on this for several months, speaking with the Czech Embassy in NY and LA and Czech Republic, USCIS, and US Customs/Border Patrol, all numerous times, from the very moment that we suspected a problem.
One complicating factor is that for Eva's OPT card to be valid at all, she must have a full time job authorized by Weimar and in her particular field of education (a problem we discovered only since the wedding, although we had been in contact with the agencies). Eva and I have been trying to find a job for her that meets the criteria since before she left her job in Pullman, WA. So, in addition to all the abovementioned problems, her reentry is literally dependent on her having a job in the health field, which she finally found just last week. At the interview, she was promised Sabbaths off, but recently her employer has indicated that Sabbath-leave is not acceptable. Of course, Eva said that Sabbaths are not a negotiable issue, and the issue is not yet settled. We expect this to be taken care of when she returns to work on Tuesday. It could either way. We hope against hope that Sabbaths will not be a problem.
So, the bottom line everyone is that we understand how much you want everyone in the family to be in Czech for the planned trip. We want to be there too. We are doing everying we possibly can to facilitate this.
The options we have been (or are still) pursuing are these:
1) The new visa agreement between CZ and US
2) Obtainment of a greed card
3) A new F-1 visa
4) A new passport with Metzova
5) A new paasport with Harms
6) Appropriate letters/documentation attesting to her status
7) Paperwork that Weimar may need to complete
8) Having a job
9) Calling the embassy in LA
10) Calling the embassy in NY
11) Calling the embassy in CZ
12) E-mailing the embassy in CZ
13) Searching the USCIS website
14) Searching the US Customs/Border Patrol website
15) Searching the CZ embassy's website
16) Searching travel.state.gov
17) Consulting with Rene/Zigi/Kamil/Zuzana/Ika at one point or another :)
18) Praying
19) Having others pray for us
20) Reading all fine print on documents
21) etc. + things that I probably have forgotten to list
I will also mention that Eva would be having this difficulty even if she were expired (uh... single). Because:
1) Her F-1 visa is expired
2) Her I-20 is expired
3) Her OPT says "Not Valid for Reentry"
Anyways, family, thanks for all your prayers and concern about this. If you have any suggestions that we might be able to try, please let us know ASAP. We expect to have a final decision this week.
I love you all.
Casey
The "Czech" List
These are things everyone should bring with them, or purchase in Czech:
- 2-3 rolls of toilette paper (depending on size of the family)
- 1 box of tissues
- 1-2 rolls of paper towels (bring 2 if you are not bringing paper plates etc.)
- slippers for all the feet in your family unit
- cereal 1-2 boxes (depending on how much your family consumes)
- waterproof boots for kids
- hand sanitizer (according to your personal preference)
- 2-3 trash bags
- 2-3 small shopping plastic bags (for bathroom trash + trash in your room)
- scrapbook pages
- songbook with all the trip songs
- a couple of persons bring a sharpie (for marking cups)
- take picture for future scrapbook page packing/airport or airplane
- bring your own power converters, if you think you'll need it
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- paper plates, bowls, forks as you commited to... (Rene & fam, Ika & fam, Zigi & fam + Zuzka & fam)
- antibacterial soaps (Ika)
- cleaning products + rags + sponges (Ika)
- 2 extra hand sanitizing foams - Warm Vanilla Sugar (Ika)
- childrens supplies (Annette)
- decorations for the Birthday party (Rachel)
- cleaning products (Ika)
Please, feel free to discuss additional items that need to be on the list (before you add it to the list, so that everyone is aware of the changes, because some people may print it out, and not notice that someone added something 3 days later, so, please, point out any changes you've made)
Ika
P.S. Final version of "The List" will be posted next Sunday, but this is the first version, if you want to start shopping.
- 2-3 rolls of toilette paper (depending on size of the family)
- 1 box of tissues
- 1-2 rolls of paper towels (bring 2 if you are not bringing paper plates etc.)
- slippers for all the feet in your family unit
- cereal 1-2 boxes (depending on how much your family consumes)
- waterproof boots for kids
- hand sanitizer (according to your personal preference)
- 2-3 trash bags
- 2-3 small shopping plastic bags (for bathroom trash + trash in your room)
- scrapbook pages
- songbook with all the trip songs
- a couple of persons bring a sharpie (for marking cups)
- take picture for future scrapbook page packing/airport or airplane
- bring your own power converters, if you think you'll need it
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- paper plates, bowls, forks as you commited to... (Rene & fam, Ika & fam, Zigi & fam + Zuzka & fam)
- antibacterial soaps (Ika)
- cleaning products + rags + sponges (Ika)
- 2 extra hand sanitizing foams - Warm Vanilla Sugar (Ika)
- childrens supplies (Annette)
- decorations for the Birthday party (Rachel)
- cleaning products (Ika)
Please, feel free to discuss additional items that need to be on the list (before you add it to the list, so that everyone is aware of the changes, because some people may print it out, and not notice that someone added something 3 days later, so, please, point out any changes you've made)
Ika
P.S. Final version of "The List" will be posted next Sunday, but this is the first version, if you want to start shopping.
Friday, November 7, 2008
You know, I was thinking about the exact same thing the other day - that we should invite all those neighbors that have been there all these years to help our family. ESPECIALLY Mrs. Filipcova. But, remember, we're probably going to have to arrange transportation for all these people. I mean, I don't know how it is now, but I know in the past they didn't really have a good way of transportation, so that may be something to consider, and ask, when you speak to them. That way, when we're preparing the room, we should send out a couple of guys in cars to pick them up, maybe one would be enough...
I agree with the dinner on the 23rd. We were planning on doing it the following Sunday, right? But it looks like most people are going to be leaving on that Sunday for their own plans and travel back, so maybe it would be a good idea to do it on that sunday, before our mom even knows we're there (or does she???). Because then we won't be able to do it during the week.
Rachel, you were asking about the color scheme, and I am not sure if you already talked to anyone over the phone, but I think any color will do. I can't really remember her favorite color, the only thing I remember is her being excited when she found out that gold/champaigne color looks good on her. That could be a good co-color. But I think she would probably any color (except maybe pink, orange or yellow... Haha)
Bye for now,
Ika
I agree with the dinner on the 23rd. We were planning on doing it the following Sunday, right? But it looks like most people are going to be leaving on that Sunday for their own plans and travel back, so maybe it would be a good idea to do it on that sunday, before our mom even knows we're there (or does she???). Because then we won't be able to do it during the week.
Rachel, you were asking about the color scheme, and I am not sure if you already talked to anyone over the phone, but I think any color will do. I can't really remember her favorite color, the only thing I remember is her being excited when she found out that gold/champaigne color looks good on her. That could be a good co-color. But I think she would probably any color (except maybe pink, orange or yellow... Haha)
Bye for now,
Ika
Thursday, November 6, 2008
hello everyone,
Thank you Ika for getting the music.
I have couple of things to talk about.
I just got email from Rena and she said that Mrs. Blahutova, Filipcova nad Marta need to be invited to the dinner. Also she said that Nemcovi came to pick up mom to the airport and did not take any money for gas so she feels we need to invite them to the dinner. So if I do not hear otherwise I will call them this weekend because renata sent me their numbers.
I would like to suggest that we would take our dad for a dinner on Sunday the 23rd. I think this is going to be the only time when we all can get together with him. What do you all think?
I would like to remind all of us to pray for this project. It is so easy to get busy and forget about the most important part of this trip. Especially last couple of weeks I realized how much I need to pray for a kind spirit. So please let us keep this trip and each other in our prayers.
love you all and looking forward to see you soon
Zuzana
Thank you Ika for getting the music.
I have couple of things to talk about.
I just got email from Rena and she said that Mrs. Blahutova, Filipcova nad Marta need to be invited to the dinner. Also she said that Nemcovi came to pick up mom to the airport and did not take any money for gas so she feels we need to invite them to the dinner. So if I do not hear otherwise I will call them this weekend because renata sent me their numbers.
I would like to suggest that we would take our dad for a dinner on Sunday the 23rd. I think this is going to be the only time when we all can get together with him. What do you all think?
I would like to remind all of us to pray for this project. It is so easy to get busy and forget about the most important part of this trip. Especially last couple of weeks I realized how much I need to pray for a kind spirit. So please let us keep this trip and each other in our prayers.
love you all and looking forward to see you soon
Zuzana
Zuzka asked me to get sheet music for the song I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary. As I was trying to email it to everyone, I found out that I got into trouble, and my downloading privelages were suspended from the company I purchased it from, so I was on the phone with them for some time, trying to see, if they would allow me just one more attempt, so I could print it out. They finally did, and now I have the printed music in my hand, trying to figure out, how I could get it to all of you the easiest way. So, check your email throughout the afternoon, to see, if you got it... Should be pdf file.
Ika
Ika
Monday, November 3, 2008
update on the program
I have an update ont he program for Sabbath morning. I just got the message that the Sabbath morning service in Komorni Lhotka has been canceled due to ASI in Ostrava and Jiri Moskala preaching in Cesky Tesin. That means we will have only evening program in Vojkovice at 5pm. As the situation has developed this way, we probably want to recognize mom's B'day in that evening program. Now Zuzka and I would like to ask the rest of you what you think about this. We wanted to invite dad's family, cousins etc... to the concert since we planned the morning program to be focused on mom's b-day. Are we still going to invite dad and his family o the evening concert, knowing his wife most likely will come? I hate to even ask this question, but I believe we need to think about it.
Thank you everybody for participating. Also, I'd like you to pray for us, because even I asked my lawyer not to, they have filed for my green card 2 weeks ago. jus got a message from INS that they have received the paperwork. I have to contact them to see how thi will affect our travel, if I can postpond it, or what are the options we have.
Thank you
have a great day
Rene
Thank you everybody for participating. Also, I'd like you to pray for us, because even I asked my lawyer not to, they have filed for my green card 2 weeks ago. jus got a message from INS that they have received the paperwork. I have to contact them to see how thi will affect our travel, if I can postpond it, or what are the options we have.
Thank you
have a great day
Rene
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Questions
I just began looking at the blog again, after a long time, since most of the discussion needs to be among the siblings and their decisions for their mom's birthday.
Ika, I hope you're doing better. I am so sorry you had to have that kind of pain!
Kamil has randomly told me different thoughts if it involved something else we needed to do, but I don't hear deadlines or a complete list. I just skimmed October's entries, and discovered that we need to do a scrapbook for our family (or is it just scrap book pages that we add to a larger scrap book?). I will try to get to that, but I've had a little trouble nursing (can be time-consuming) and some projects in our house that are creating extra work. But I understand from the example that I could make it simple with just a few pics. There's also something about taking a picture of our family. Should it be outdoors, indoors, in a studio? Does it matter? When do you need that by and who do I give it to? Or do we just bring it with? Kamil has said something about needing pics of Rebekah for a calendar or something that Rene is working on. When do you need those pictures? I read stuff about disposable dishes and plasticware. It looks like you have everything you need for the dinner (or do you?). Beyond that, should each family bring their own silverware and plates with, or are we all just bringing our own? Or should it be disposables that we bring?
I skimmed October but didn't get all the answers I needed, and with a head cold right now and the lateness of the hour, I don't want to go back several months in posts. If someone could help me know what all we need to do (kamilann@yahoo.com) so that I can make sure Kamil & I work together on this stuff, that would be great!
Annette
Ika, I hope you're doing better. I am so sorry you had to have that kind of pain!
Kamil has randomly told me different thoughts if it involved something else we needed to do, but I don't hear deadlines or a complete list. I just skimmed October's entries, and discovered that we need to do a scrapbook for our family (or is it just scrap book pages that we add to a larger scrap book?). I will try to get to that, but I've had a little trouble nursing (can be time-consuming) and some projects in our house that are creating extra work. But I understand from the example that I could make it simple with just a few pics. There's also something about taking a picture of our family. Should it be outdoors, indoors, in a studio? Does it matter? When do you need that by and who do I give it to? Or do we just bring it with? Kamil has said something about needing pics of Rebekah for a calendar or something that Rene is working on. When do you need those pictures? I read stuff about disposable dishes and plasticware. It looks like you have everything you need for the dinner (or do you?). Beyond that, should each family bring their own silverware and plates with, or are we all just bringing our own? Or should it be disposables that we bring?
I skimmed October but didn't get all the answers I needed, and with a head cold right now and the lateness of the hour, I don't want to go back several months in posts. If someone could help me know what all we need to do (kamilann@yahoo.com) so that I can make sure Kamil & I work together on this stuff, that would be great!
Annette
***I have found this post unpublished, I think due to Zigi & Rachel having internet problems... (I assume this is Rachel writing), so hopefully they won't mind I published it... It sounds like they meant to publish it, but somehow it didn't... So, here it is: (Ika)
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I don't know if this will go through. We have been having some real trouble with our internet this week. Someone will come look at it tomorrow.
Ika, thanks for all those calculations with the paper/plastic items. Zigi and I would like to commit to bringing the remaining amount of items, including plates, cups, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, and maybe a bag or two of cereal. We have a big suitcase we can devote to this cause.
* Zigi will be happy to plan some fun games for the party. Thanks for the ideas so far. If anyone else has ideas on this, please let him know.
* I will plan the decorations and bring them with me for the party.
I do need to know:
+how many people will be there? (for party favors if I do that),
+and does anyone have an idea of what color theme your mom would love?
+also, who has those place setting cards I saw a picture of? do you want to specify names? I think it would be nice but I would hate to leave anyone out if we went that route? let me know your thoughts on this topic please. . .
+did we finalize on the place for the party? is it at that place Rene gave the website/picture of?
* I would just like to reiterate what others have said. . . Ika and Zuzana thank you for all your hard work organizing everyone for this project, you're doing a GREAT JOB! And Annette it sounds like you are planning great things for the children, thank you for your work too!.
* I'm just curious . . . how is everything with Eva's card/visa/appointment etc?
*Please let me know if there is something else that needs to be planned/accomplished/prepared. I will be glad to help.
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I don't know if this will go through. We have been having some real trouble with our internet this week. Someone will come look at it tomorrow.
Ika, thanks for all those calculations with the paper/plastic items. Zigi and I would like to commit to bringing the remaining amount of items, including plates, cups, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, and maybe a bag or two of cereal. We have a big suitcase we can devote to this cause.
* Zigi will be happy to plan some fun games for the party. Thanks for the ideas so far. If anyone else has ideas on this, please let him know.
* I will plan the decorations and bring them with me for the party.
I do need to know:
+how many people will be there? (for party favors if I do that),
+and does anyone have an idea of what color theme your mom would love?
+also, who has those place setting cards I saw a picture of? do you want to specify names? I think it would be nice but I would hate to leave anyone out if we went that route? let me know your thoughts on this topic please. . .
+did we finalize on the place for the party? is it at that place Rene gave the website/picture of?
* I would just like to reiterate what others have said. . . Ika and Zuzana thank you for all your hard work organizing everyone for this project, you're doing a GREAT JOB! And Annette it sounds like you are planning great things for the children, thank you for your work too!.
* I'm just curious . . . how is everything with Eva's card/visa/appointment etc?
*Please let me know if there is something else that needs to be planned/accomplished/prepared. I will be glad to help.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Rachel, I've already told this to Zuzka, but I wanted to say it on here as well, I think you should be the one in charge of decorating the room for our mom's Birthday. You've done a great job in past, and I am sure you'll do wonderful with this one too. I will help out as much as I can. Johnny said he'll help too.
Annette, I can't believe how well organized you are, despite your being so busy with Micah (and Rebekah and Kamil ;o)) I appreciate you putting so much thought into this, and I think from me, personally, that our boys will love this kind of stuff. They like anything to do with singing (with motions), coloring, play-doh, reading books, etc. I will probably try to pack a few of their favorite toys, as well, as a last resort, and even just for playing at mom's house. But again, thank you. I know how busy you are right now. For those of you without kids, it IS a big difference between having one or two kids. So, just keep it simple, and I'm sure I speak for everyone here (who IS a parent), that your plan sounds great, and our children will have a wonderful time, and they will remember this trip for a long time!
I have stopped taking the antibiotics, because I was feeling so unbelievably sick and had so many side effects from it. So, hopefully it will be getting better now. I still have a toothache, but it's a lot more managable.
I've asked Johnny's mom yesterday, if she could donate some of the Amway products for our trip, and she was very excited to help with that. I will have to send those ahead of time in mail, because she said, when she went to Florida, and wanted to take some of these cleaning products for her daughter there, they threw it out of her luggage at the airport. (Luckily, she has connections with some of the people there at the airport, so she was able to recover this stuff when she came back...) But I guess, I just wanted to warn you, to be very careful about what you pack, because once they take it, they won't give it back. So, that, and the soap will be there waiting. And I guess you all will take care of your hand sanitizers by your personal preference, right?
Dinnerware: I know Rachel had a question about that. Here is what I could bring (what I already have): 150 plates, 80 plastic cups, 80 bowls. I will look back at what Rene already said they are bringing, and then will start adding it up. From my personal calculations, there will be 22 persons eating solids Tuesday through Sunday (some may be leaving on Sunday), I didn't count Micah, since I didn't think he doesn't need a plate for his food yet :o) So, here are my calculations:
22 people x 3 plates (3 meals) x 6 days = 396 PLATES
22 people x 1 bowl (cereal or soup) x 6 days = 132 BOWLS (or more)
22 people x 1 cup person/day x 6 days = 132 CUPS
Then, if we are bringing forks and spoons as well, I thought we should bring about 132 spoons and 264 forks. But that's up to you all. I am not sure our mom even has 22 silver spoons and 22 silver forks...
So, I guess the remainder of plastic/paperware, that needs to be supplied is this:
Plates: 396-100-150= 146
Bowls: 132-80=52
Cups: 132-80=52
And all forks and spoons.
And one more thing, I bought a bath robe, for our mom, without thinking, if anybody else maybe already bought it for her. This one is very nice, from Bath&Body Works, ultra soft and warm. But I haven't opened it yet, because if someone has already bought one for her, I'd like to return it. So, please, could you let me know?
OK, talk to you all later.
Ika B.
Annette, I can't believe how well organized you are, despite your being so busy with Micah (and Rebekah and Kamil ;o)) I appreciate you putting so much thought into this, and I think from me, personally, that our boys will love this kind of stuff. They like anything to do with singing (with motions), coloring, play-doh, reading books, etc. I will probably try to pack a few of their favorite toys, as well, as a last resort, and even just for playing at mom's house. But again, thank you. I know how busy you are right now. For those of you without kids, it IS a big difference between having one or two kids. So, just keep it simple, and I'm sure I speak for everyone here (who IS a parent), that your plan sounds great, and our children will have a wonderful time, and they will remember this trip for a long time!
I have stopped taking the antibiotics, because I was feeling so unbelievably sick and had so many side effects from it. So, hopefully it will be getting better now. I still have a toothache, but it's a lot more managable.
I've asked Johnny's mom yesterday, if she could donate some of the Amway products for our trip, and she was very excited to help with that. I will have to send those ahead of time in mail, because she said, when she went to Florida, and wanted to take some of these cleaning products for her daughter there, they threw it out of her luggage at the airport. (Luckily, she has connections with some of the people there at the airport, so she was able to recover this stuff when she came back...) But I guess, I just wanted to warn you, to be very careful about what you pack, because once they take it, they won't give it back. So, that, and the soap will be there waiting. And I guess you all will take care of your hand sanitizers by your personal preference, right?
Dinnerware: I know Rachel had a question about that. Here is what I could bring (what I already have): 150 plates, 80 plastic cups, 80 bowls. I will look back at what Rene already said they are bringing, and then will start adding it up. From my personal calculations, there will be 22 persons eating solids Tuesday through Sunday (some may be leaving on Sunday), I didn't count Micah, since I didn't think he doesn't need a plate for his food yet :o) So, here are my calculations:
22 people x 3 plates (3 meals) x 6 days = 396 PLATES
22 people x 1 bowl (cereal or soup) x 6 days = 132 BOWLS (or more)
22 people x 1 cup person/day x 6 days = 132 CUPS
Then, if we are bringing forks and spoons as well, I thought we should bring about 132 spoons and 264 forks. But that's up to you all. I am not sure our mom even has 22 silver spoons and 22 silver forks...
So, I guess the remainder of plastic/paperware, that needs to be supplied is this:
Plates: 396-100-150= 146
Bowls: 132-80=52
Cups: 132-80=52
And all forks and spoons.
And one more thing, I bought a bath robe, for our mom, without thinking, if anybody else maybe already bought it for her. This one is very nice, from Bath&Body Works, ultra soft and warm. But I haven't opened it yet, because if someone has already bought one for her, I'd like to return it. So, please, could you let me know?
OK, talk to you all later.
Ika B.
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