Jimmy Wu, a student at our University in Ashland, started attending our Presbyterian Church several years ago. He was learning English and American ways and far away from his family in Taiwan. We became friends and several years ago invited him to spend Christmas with us. He was excited to experience his first "Christian Christmas" in the USA. He had no idea that we gave each other gifts and was really surprised that we included him with gifts! He then moved to Washington & began attending Western Washington University. He made the 600 mile trip to be with us again for Christmas & this time he was prepared with gifts!!! Jimmy fit in well with our family. This past Christmas, we received a call from him and he was able to come again but had a special request. His mom & dad & brother were coming and wondered if it would be ok if they came too? We were delighted! We invited them to stay at our place and they accepted! Jason, his brother, knew very little English and mom & dad did not speak English! They were a lively family wanting to experience everything they could! They played games with us including Five Crowns - they jumped on the trampoline - they enjoyed our food - they brought gifts & received gifts - they wanted to attend our candle lighting service at church - they even had fun scraping the frost off their rental car's windows. Whenever there was anything to do in the kitchen, Mrs. Wu was there helping. . .words were not necessary. . .cutting, dicing & stirring are the same in all languages!! And whenever we needed a translator, Jimmy was always there! We had a great time with our new friends making this past Christmas a grand memory.
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