For four years I've been eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at my host family's lovely house. Linda, John and Elliot have been treating me like a family member ever since we met and I have felt the same way, too. How much I appreciate it is something I can't possibly express in words. I've been through a lot in the past four years, much more than I could have ever imagined; it was their kindness, sense of humor and passion for life that have encouraged and inspired me to get through my darkest depression and hardest time.
This year's dinner is special because they are going to relocate soon. I can still remember that four years ago when I first came to this beautiful home, I was warmly welcomed but couldn't really understand what they were talking about and barely spoke understandable English. However, there was a connection beyond words that I could feel, a feeling that made me instantly comfortable and home. I've become a frequet guest/extended family of this house ever since.
They say all good things come to an end. （In Chinese, 天下没有不散之筵席。）But I'm going to miss them.
BTW, did I mention Linda was a terrific cook? How lucky I was!
This year's dinner is special because they are going to relocate soon. I can still remember that four years ago when I first came to this beautiful home, I was warmly welcomed but couldn't really understand what they were talking about and barely spoke understandable English. However, there was a connection beyond words that I could feel, a feeling that made me instantly comfortable and home. I've become a frequet guest/extended family of this house ever since.
They say all good things come to an end. （In Chinese, 天下没有不散之筵席。）But I'm going to miss them.
BTW, did I mention Linda was a terrific cook? How lucky I was!
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