Our Neighbors

by Cindy

We have some great neighbors! Not only are they our neighbors but they arrived at the same time we did so we got to know each other through all of the crazy things we experienced for the first time last year. They are originally from Turkey but spent the last 10 years in Atlanta, GA. I think their friends in Atlanta spoiled them with Southern hospitality and they are returning the favor on us!

The Thursday before Christmas they invited us over for dinner. Even though they don't celebrate Christmas, they realize that the holiday is a time you spend with friends and family and since we don't have any family around, they wanted to make it a special time with friends. The food was amazing and there was a TON of it - they did justice to the spread we often have at Christmas. I wish I would have taken a picture! It was a Turkish meal with meats, cheeses, veggies, bread and everything else you can think of. Every single bit of it was homemade and our host said she had worked on it, "all day, with a few breaks." I think she was trying to be modest.

In addition to all of the food, they had downloaded Christmas music for the evening and had gifts for us! It was an evening where I was humbled by their hospitality and comforted by their friendship. It really was a great evening with friends and they really are great neighbors.