I turned 20 in Jordan! Which is a birthday gift in itself. I thought it would be hard being away from home and all, but my host family did what a family would do by making it a family event. (Emphasis on the “family” much?) Anyway, when I got home my host sister, Lara, showed me my gift on my bed from her and her mom. I knew they were planning something else since I kept hearing my name among their Arabic while I was in the other room (minding my own business) checking e-mails. Then my host mom wanted one of my friend’s cell phone number. I'm thinking, "Okayyy..." My friend, Kelly, lives with my host mom’s sister so I guess that makes us “cousins”. Because of our families visit each other so much we get to hang out a lot. Anyway, my host mom wanted me to come go on a walk with her to pick up Kelly in front of the Palestinian Embassy. It’s right behind our apartment so it’s a good landmark to go by. Then when we came back home everyone sang “Happy Birthday” and a chocolate cake was served.
Thank you, all, for your birthday wishes from home! <3
You have a wonderful family away from home, and we sincerely appreciate everything that they are doing for you while you are staying with them. This is a birthday that you will always remember and cherish.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, wish you all the cool things come togather at once and stay forever
ReplyDeleteJoleen,
ReplyDeleteHappy belated 20th birthday from Kelly's mother.
Thank you so much! Enjoy the blog!
ReplyDeleteHey! I don't know if I'm posting my commment correctly, but this is Shanley and I just wanted to say....
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a little late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO-JO!! I'm glad your host family is so warm and giving :) Your blog is so fun to read, I'm a fan :P