Daughter Lise and friend Magda got themselves from the airport to my house by renting a car. They are intrepid travelers, easily finding the best way to do things. They were still alert after being up for almost 24 hours. Amazing!!

Magda gave me a most precious gift – a rubber duck. It came from the company she works for, which is where she and Lise met. Also, her last name, translated into English, means duckling. I put the new duck beside the one toy I have on the bathtub, a small yellow duck. The next morning I looked at the two ducks and noticed the little one was looking adoringly up at Miss Duckling. They are now best friends, probably as close as Lise and Magda.

I had talked to Magda on the phone several times and felt I already knew her and loved her. What joy to have her here in person!