If it weren't for bad luck...

I would have no luck at all! At least that is how I feel some days. This morning started with getting some news about the water damage to my home. The house is still standing and all, but really not what you want to deal with when you are on the other side of the world. If you see either of my sisters or my niece please stop and give them a hug for me. They are stepping in and getting things done for me, I cannot thank them enough.

One of the guys here with me called the Embassy today. He was told we would hear nothing until next week. That may or may not be true, but again - not what I want to hear.

So instead of a pity party (which sounded like a great idea at the moment) off we went. We hit the Museum of Ethnology this afternoon. It was very cool. It has outdoor exhibits that show the houses that people of different tribes live in. The picture of Trey and I is in front of the "Long House" (I know, they really strained the brain on that one). The inside exhibits showed artifacts, agriculture, clothing etc of the different tribes. All in all a very worthwhile way to spend the afternoon. From there was a bit of paperwork followed by happy hour with the others, including betting on the NH Primary (we did it on the Iowa caucus too, I won that pot!). Dinner was at a place called Highway 4 to celebrate one of our families’ last night here in Vietnam. They came over with their I600 approval as their daughter is from a different province. The food was only so-so, but the atmosphere was fantastic and the black bee liquor, well not so tasty. I really need I stick to the wine I know and love! Trey liked his dinner - and contrary to the picture I really do feed him more than just crackers.

I am amazed at how Trey can just roll with things. I drag this kid all over the place most every day here. I try to make sure he gets at least one of his naps in his crib - but the second one is usually in the front pack if it happens at all. Tonight he crashed for about 40 minutes at dinner but woke up happy and ready to play. I know I may have jinxed it by saying it out loud (or in this case, in print), but with where we are, man oh man am I lucky!!!

So tomorrow - I am keeping things crossed that we will get some better news. You do the same. With all the prayers and thought I have coming my way right now I figure we are due the good news we are hoping for!

Thanks for following along. And seriously - if you see my sisters or niece - hug them, take them for a run, buy them some wine, something!!!!!!