My team + 2. They loved on me and made my birthday so special!
Surprises, encouragements, gifts, pool party, lots of hugs, enthusiastic singing... I am so grateful to each of them!
Nepal does have some special birthday traditions that I gladly incorporated into my day.
On Monday, my birthday, we began a week long kids educational camp at a partnering school. Bringing candy to all the students is a local tradition - and the kids were happy someone informed me ahead of time of this special sweet treat.
After school we headed to a very American looking pool at a hotel. A double chocolate cake awaited me, with my picture on the front; candles blazing. They strapped a birthday hat on my head and sang yet again.
Nepali tradition #2: feed all your friends cake. Didn't think I would every feed people cake before my wedding reception... but it happened on my birthday. And I was nice, for the most part.
Pizza, french fries and cake were enjoyed all around. The evening commenced with games, encouragement and laughter.
I was a little sad my birthday was going to be overseas away from all my family and friends - birthdays are seriously my favorite time of year - but my new team stepped up and what a wonderful birthday to remember forever!
Of course I miss my family and friends... but you all crowded my phone/Facebook with loving notes. Thank you.
I love you all!
