We put together a small party for Daniel, celebrating his name, his arrival and presence in our lives, this past Saturday. It was fun and sweet, and one of those life-affirming events that reminds me of the sweet joys in life and how important it is to remember and commemorate the gifts we all have. Life itself is a gift, and the love and innocence of a child is life´s reminder that the world is a wondrous place.
The guests were many of my fellow students from my master program, a wonderful and warm group of people from around the world, and a few neighbors and close friends including David and Shai and Maiken. Momo (short for Mormor, or grandmother) Tone came with a gorgeous personalized cake and 3 bouquets of roses, plus a sweet child´s measure to hang on the wall and measure Daniel with as he grows. He´s now 83 centimeters tall! Quite tall for his age, any many people think he´s 2 years old though he´s only 18 months.
We ate a vegetarian version of a Nicaraguan soup called Sopa de Albondigas, a recipe I got from a classmate from Nicaragua, and had cheese and crackers on the side. Dad, mom and Momo all said a few words. David, who is studying to be a rabbi, spoke a bit about the name Daniel and the biblical Daniel.
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