Hubby Tony and I wanted to do something to celebrate the event, so we went to a local store and bought a card with the a representation of the Gateway Arch, the landmark synonymous with St. Louis. Inside I wrote Happy Birthday from St. Louis Missouri, and added our names.
I put the card into the envelope, but didn't seal it. Instead, I slid the envelope into a larger one and added a note to Ie, asking her if she could translate our words and add them to the card before giving it to her mom.
That is a meaningful card and will be nice when it is translated into her language.
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ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and sensitive movement!!!
ReplyDeleteKay of Musings: That’s such a wonderful, thoughtful thing to do.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely gesture. What a generous person you are.
ReplyDeleteA perfect card. this is so thoughtful of you and Tony. I know she will certainly be happy to receive this nice Birthday greeting..
ReplyDeleteWhere did the family come to when they entered the US? I know many landed in the midwest before coming on to California.
ReplyDeleteYes, their first stop was Minnesota. Not sure when they moved west.
DeleteAwww that was kind of you - taking that extra step! Just think if we all took those extra steps…
ReplyDeleteThat was nice. I'm sure she'll appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful card greeting! My nephews wife's parents don't speak any English. When they visit, I first tried learning some portugeese to communicate a little, but then just used translate app on phone.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of using Translate! Thanks.
DeleteVery thoughtful card
ReplyDeleteThe practice of sending Cards is waning and I always think it's something worth preserving, having it translated is just that special touch that will surely be appreciated. I was fortunate that there are Cards in Spanish in Arizona so whenever the other Grandmother was being sent a Card from us, we could get one in her language and that of the Grandkids South of the Border who only speak and understand Spanish.
ReplyDeleteI think there are Spanish cards even in my area
DeleteGood plan. But I'm surprised that her English isn't better because she's been here a long time. The Vietnam War was a lifetime ago.
ReplyDeleteIt was, but I believe she lived around and worked with people of her heritage.
DeleteI love the card & it will be such a sweet gesture. I'm sure she'll be touched by the thoughtfulness.
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