Five bikes – powered by two adults and three children – carried balloons, flowers, and packages across town, voices raised on repeat: ‘Happy birthday to you.”
When townsfolk stopped to shout out: “Whose birthday?”, they replied: “VJ’s!”
Our family of five Ukrainians have been settled in their own home since June 22, and remain a close part of our family. Our next family arrives the third week in August.
Hosting displaced Ukrainians has been the most life-expanding thing we’ve done in our lives.
The adventure, and the joy, continue.
(My birthday was in July; I am just slow in reporting.)
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How fun! Glad you had a joyous birthday, VJ! ❤
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Thanks, Susi
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Happy belated Birthday, VJ! What an amazing thing you are doing with your time.
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Thanks so much
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I’m sure he admires you! 🙂
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Happy belated birthday, V.J. Wishing you the best for your new year of life and hope all will go well with your new family. I admire you and your husband for being so selfless.
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I admire him too, Tanja. Thanks.
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Happy belated birthday, VJ! What a beautiful birthday tribute.
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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How delightful!! And happy belated birthday, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne!
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How joyful! You are creating amazing experiences by hosting these families. Happy summer birthday and may all go smoothly in August!
Hugs, Sarah
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Thanks Sarah. It was definitely an amazing experience on my behalf.
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Happy Belated Birthday! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks!
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Kindness begets kindness. Belated Happy Birthday!
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Thanks 💕
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Happy Birthday! 🎂
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What a wonderful sweet birthday celebration. It’s great your engagement and efforts turned into such a positive experience for all.
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Very positive. Thank you!
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How lovely. Happy birthday VJ
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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Thank you for the update, VJ! That was a very well-deserved birthday tribute. Belated happy birthday!
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Happy birthday, VJ. You are a gem.
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Thanks Keith!
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