Last night was yet another farewell, alas, this one was FOR a close friend of ours who is being relocated to Sakhalin Russia.  He and his wife (Dave and Janet Lofquist) are very good friends of ours.  We have been through a lot together both professionally and personally .. and we are hopeful to see them in Far East Asia.

Regarding us, today (Friday) is Decy's and the girls' last full day in Angola.  I know that Decy is not blogging right now .... its too painful.  Today will be a challenging day (with yet one more "tea" between Decy and some friends) .... and the four of us (Decy, Chely, Thasya, me) will bring it to a close by having dinner as a family at Decy's/my favorite restaurant ... Pintos.

It is only fitting that we dine at Pintos tonight .... birthdays, anniversaries, 20 yr company dinners, romance, hopes, dreams, and even disappointments ... were all was shared at Pintos over the last 4 1/2 years.

Tomorrow morning (Sat) a kilo will pick Decy and the girls up .... and so a very important chapter in their lives will end ... and a new one begins .... a new chapter that is only known to God at this time ... but will reveal itself with every sunrise ... please remember Decy and the girls in your prayers - - this transition/move is much more difficult than you can possibly imagine ...

Ciao ciao