Host Family

Hey Sweetie,

So, it looks like you’re not getting enough Spanish time. So, what is on the list from 3ish to bed time? oh, REMEMBER TO WRITE YOU DREAMS IN THE TRAVEL LOG!

Your dad called us yesterday to fill us in on your where ’bouts. He had such relief and a burst of happiness in his voice that you were safe… and that you suprised them with a phone call. Thanks, you made their day.

I took Maggie to her last testing for the new hearing aides on tues. [very good, Jamie increased them a bit more without telling Maggie ] and on the way she spoke of how your mom and dad want her to come spend time with them… and she added …lets see how to describe it…. in a matter of fact what, that “Lucian told me I could use his room while he was gone” She was so cute. Your dad is coming in after work today to take her to dinner, she called mom so excited.

I am to tell you that, Mom, Dad and Maggie send their love and are also pleased that you are happy with were you are and that you are safe.

k kid, it’s quitin’ time and I’m ready to show my tail lights.

We Love ya bunches! So this would be 3 times to the moon and back

Yes..a phone call and a blog note.. it does not get much better. The big question is, are you dreaming in Spanish yet? So, as Sherri asked, what is your R&R time all about, Is it raining and is the power dry? oh, your watch is in thmail…i told you that already..oh well, thanks dor keeping us informed and remember the saying..”one moment at a time”.So happy your adventure is a journey to be in, take care, keep it in the middle of the road. Con amour, tu Padra…Ciao

Hey Lucian,

It’s been a while. I hope you are having a fabulous time and learning as much as you can. I will be thinkin about you on your new expedition. Take care….

TYLER

Hey Bro,

What can i say, im really happy for you yet at the same time im incredibly sad because i miss you tremendously. I spoke with your parents the other night and it was great to hear their voice. I am a horrible writer so bear with me here ok. I got your voicemail the other day…i shall save it until your return, that way everytime teh lucian levels in my blood are low, i can replenish. Make sure you learn pimp spanish so u can teach me. Nothing new going on here, all is well, parents send their regards. I saw sid the other night which was cool because i think i have more contact with you BEING OUT OF THE COUNTRY than with him. He is just super busy with his new GF haha. As for me i am going to a Yankees game tomorrow with this lovely girl from New York. She is a really cool chick, down to earth, maybe youll meet her someday….then again you know me. It should be a fun weekend bc i got a nice hotel room for us n stuff so that we can hit up a few bars in baltimore (yankees are playing the oriols). Anyways….thats on my love life…since your always first to know….! let me tell you tho…i was weird the other day i was driving…as usual since athts all u do in NOVA, and on old habbit of me calling my homie lucian during traffic times, i pulled out my cell phone and began to dial only to realize your nt here!!!! WHO WILL I TELL MY ADVENTUROUS stoires about my life too now????? i cant really leave them on your blog because that would be innapropriate (SP???) . HAHA remember the JUST TAKE THE SMART TAG LANE…..but i have 75cents in my hand…>JUST DO IT!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAH that was great. Jota should be moving up to arlington soon so that should be fun. As for movies….nothing crazy out….just got lost season 2 but u have seen that. Ummm still avnt seen beerfest…gotta get on that. CRANK (with the guy from transporter) was pretty good….just senseless action. As for other news….there arent really any only that our Beloved Crockodile Hunter was STABBED IN THE HEART BY A STINGRAY and sadly died seconds after. At least the good man died doing what he loved. Lucian REYNOLDS I LOVE andi miss you. I will periodically post on your blog and hopefully if the greater forces on this planet (my parents, god, etc) will allow it i shall come visit you . Farewell Brother

Wow, how far behind am I???? Okay, so “Que tal? Como esta usted con su nueva familia?” — that’s about as much Espanol as I can remember to say grammatically (sort of)…sounds like you are on another planet almost between the Spanish immersion and bizarro dreamworld — but somehow this suits you, Lucian! I know this family must be very impressed with their luck to have gotten you. Do you get your own room or do you share with another family member? What’s the local cuisine like? And how hard are the Spanish lessons?????? Can’t imagine how much fun and how strange it all must seem at the same time but can imagine how exciting it must be to experience all these new things. They don’t know it, but they got the best-est Peace Corps -er of all to come live with them!!!! Take care and thanks for keeping up with your blog and letting us all know how you are doing! Leigh-Ann

Lucian,

Great to hear you are adjusting well. I’m a little worried about all the beans but running in the morning sounds like a good idea and the beans will probably help you fight off the dogs. Sorry Nie-Nie, you know everyone is thinking the same thing, he is your father’s grandson

Life back here in VA is going well. Johnny, Monica, Sean, and little Gianna are moving to Williamsburg this weekend. It will be great to have everyone closer. We’ll get some pics to you soon.

Looking forward to more updates so keep blogging!!

Happy dreams,
-Todd