The only good news around here is that Claire has started school and it’s been lovely outside. She seems to be off to a good start to her sophmore year. Here she is walking to her first day.
Here’s a photo that Bea sent.
The bad news, the thing that is making my stomach knot up, is that we are struggling to get Bea into a school. I won’t go into the details but it is the most frustrating thing I have ever encountered. She is not getting stopped because of her qualifications she is getting stopped because of the absolutely nonsensical system for applying and going about getting a visa. It might not happen and that is breaking my heart.
So I’m numb with anxiety but on with other typical topics. Like going for a walk with Brian and finding blackberries along the trail.
Making little boquets.
Making progress on my sweater.
Picking raspberries and making pie.
And noticing the beautiful rose hips in my front yard.
Sigh.
Laowai 
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