Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving. We have been on the tropical isalnd of Vava'u in Tonga and will spend Thanksgiving day flying to another group of islands called Ha'apai. Even though we are far from home for the holidays, being here has reinforced some things we are grateful for and feel are worth sharing. First, we are both extremely grateful for the love of our family and friends, and for our good health. We are grateful for the opportunities we have had this year. This is a beautiful country with the most friendly people we've encountered so far, and they have very little. It has been a reminder to us both of the difference between a true need and a want. Family is the most important aspect of Tongan culture, and we miss all our friends and family very much. There are lots of sick and uncared for dogs here, and we are thankful that we were able to provide a good home for our dog. We wish we could take all the dogs in need in Tonga home to care for them. And of course, we are thankful we have had safe travels, wonderful experiences, and each other.
We hope all of you are able to be together with family and friends on Thanksgiving. Know we are thinking of you all and missing the good grub!
Love,
Chandler & Michael
P.S. Those of you not celebrating Thanksgiving (Aus, Eng) please disregard!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We miss you sooo much!
Erica, Mike and the boys and Maddy, Ken, Jenica and Jonathan and baby Benny will be here with us today.
God bless you both!
Love, Mom and Dad
Thank God you called. We were all delighted and Mom was beside herself.
Mike got his bday package - how cool! Thanks for thinking of him.
Love you. Be safe.
Erica
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