A Precious Call from Indonesia

When Tehya finished her studies in mid May

she followed through on plans for a final visit to her home in Indonesia.

Her special friend, Rahul, whom she met at CBC in her first year here,

 decided to go with her, to see how she grew up

and to live her memories with her. 

Well, and for one more reason, 

to ask her parents the important question in person! 

When the call came, we were surprised at that exact moment, 

but not totally taken off guard.

Their smiles, together on the screen, 

we knew this was momentous even before she showed her hand.

I can't help but think how well he knows and wants to know her,

to be willing to travel to this remote place,

to live with her family for a month and to experience her happy place. 

These kinds of experiences are hard to understand unless you experience them!

Even for us, seeing this photo, takes me back 

to landing on that strip and being welcomed in a way that brought tears to my eyes! 

Tehya, our precious firstborn grandchild,

I think back to when you were born and 

how I was afraid to love you because I'd have to let you go.

But you never let go. 

From running toward us, ducking through airport guardrails

to secret conversations on the old fashioned phone

and, in these last years, making yourself at home here, like our fourth child,

how could I have ever dreamed that coming to this part of life

could be so rewarding and sweet! 

We love you both, Tehya and Rahul,

and wish you God's richest blessings 

as you enjoy this time of planning for married life. 

Papa and Grammy

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