Welcoming A Very Special Guest

Today my mom flew in from Los Angeles to spend the week with me.  We are celebrating New Years Eve in our hotel room relaxing after her 15 hour flight.  I can't wait to take her to school with me tomorrow.  I don't think she fully understands what is in store for her.  I prepared my students and told them about her expected arrival.  I told them she was going to test them when she gets here and I think they feel a little intimidated.  I just hope they don't go bananas in front of her like they do with me.  I am so excited for my mom to see me in action as a teacher!  I think she will be proud :) 

Today I took her to Ramla to see my apartment and get a feel for my daily life.  I took her into the liquor store across the street and introduced her to the cashier.  He calls me spoon because every morning when I get yogurt I ask for a spoon.  I have taught him all types of words, but spoon is the only one that has stuck with him. I also introduced my mom to my host family.  What a special moment it was to bring two worlds of people who I call family together!  We sat around drinking tea, snacking on fruits and nuts and looking at old photos of one another.  I did all the translating.  Here is a photo my mom took of us today: 

So grateful to be surrounded by love at every moment