My last day in Nepal until next August. And while I am excited to be going home to my wonderful family....I am also a little sad about leaving! I now have "roots" here....a great friend and a "second family"!
Yesterday was the last day of the Dawali Festival....a 5 day event of celebration and family gatherings! Children going place to place singing traditional songs in exchange fro smanll gifts and candy!
Amber invited me to his house for a ceremony where his sister honors her brothers by preparing a special meal, blessing them by painting a "Tika" on their forehesd and then thanking them for all they do! I was honored to be asked to attend.....Then, to my surprise Pema(Amber's sister) asked if she could also "honor" me! iwas overwhelmed and humbled as she performed this ritual in my honor also! They refer to "older,wiser men" as "Buddha". I agree that i am 'older"....however the "wiser" part is up for debate!haha
So please stay tuned and I will post pictures and videos after my return to the states Oct. 22
We want to thank you all for your support and kindness toward our efforts in the SoluKhumbu region of the Himalayas! We have a number of projects that we are addressing and hope to soon see come to completion! It could not be done without your support!
Our Best to You All!
Jim and Amber
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