melissatwa's Journal, 22 Dec 19

There was a party at my house tonight! Some of "our" international students came to our house to make African food! I was banished from the kitchen, and they made the most beautiful, wonderful meal. Three of my kids and six of my "other" kids cooked while I wasn't even allowed to peek! They love to come to our house and hang out as often as possible, so this was their gift to me! I am so incredibly blessed! The flavors were absolutely wonderful. I had never had deep fried plantains. They were great! The flavors of the rice, sauce, chicken dish... they are all so unique and wonderful! What a fun, never to be forgotten treat!

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Melissatwa you are a star🌟 
22 Dec 19 by member: Chestnut63
How fantastic, for you and for them. Interacting with people from different places changes us forever. You are building lifelong friendships and memories; so beautiful! 
22 Dec 19 by member: shirfleur 1
A star? Nope, but I sure feel blessed! It is so great to have the opportunity to share in the lives of these precious friends. My son was just talking to me about how they were all working together. He barely sets foot in the kitchen if he can help it, so to participate and see especially the guys setting the table, cleaning pots, stirring food, taking directions from a couple incredible girls who had it all under control was super good. Literally, when the meal was ready, the kitchen was totally clean! It was shocking!  
22 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
What a great family photo ❤️♥️❤️.you are so blessed 
22 Dec 19 by member: clairsheart
What a wonderful addition all of these kids have been to your life and you to their’s. 
22 Dec 19 by member: Kenna Morton
Recipes please 
22 Dec 19 by member: Joan deignan
Aww that’s so sweet of them❣️ 
22 Dec 19 by member: moopie321
I just want to hug them all!!❤️❤️❤️🥳 
22 Dec 19 by member: CMC444
the food looks so good! and now I'm hungry😭 
22 Dec 19 by member: AdaOke
😍😍😍 
22 Dec 19 by member: EvaSieteTres
What a wonderful surprise to you and a fantastic Christmas gift!  
22 Dec 19 by member: Erquiaga
ILOST 15LBS AND AM ON 1200CALARIES I WANT TO GET TO 200LBS AND 60LBS MORE I WILL KEEP TRYING.?CAROL KOEHLER 
22 Dec 19 by member: JACKIE KOEHLEFR
Wonderful "People Energy," Love it. How very nice to have people just want to hang out at your house. Probably, the host has something to do with that. When my son was growing up, we had constant traffic at our house, all his friends wanted to hang out there, his friends said he had "kewl Parents," but I know they were really coming over because of the swimming pool. 
22 Dec 19 by member: rgaDawg
What a wonderful treat 
22 Dec 19 by member: MadOne
Oh my goodness, this makes my heart swell. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 
22 Dec 19 by member: FullaBella
Thank you all for enjoying with me this special gift! ❤️❤️🎁😊 I'm so very tired even with them doing all the work to cook and clean up afterward. The first came at about 5 last evening and things didn't break up until well after 1. What a loud and lovely time! Then I stayed up awaiting my girl, who had driven to drop a few off where they live. Some will be back tonight! They are enjoying time off school and we are so enjoying them!  
22 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
Sounds like a wonderful gathering! How nice that you didn't have to cook or do the dishes! 
22 Dec 19 by member: Fritzy 22
Reading over all your comments again. Thank you! It just makes me so happy you share my happiness! 😊💕 ❤️ I get so many hugs, CMC444! At least one from each coming and going and many more through the evening! My heart is all filled up!!! Joan, no recipes were used! 😁 Keyten, when I learned they were going to cook, I somehow thought I would be helping or at least learning! I actually think they felt more comfortable having me just come in and enjoy the finished product. I still am in awe of what they accomplished in a few hours! A massive number of dishes and enough and more for all 13 of us with left overs 
22 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
RgaDawg, I am sure the kids went to hang out at your house for more than the pool! "kewl" folks make a place welcoming! 😁 I too just love the people energy. I was helping them play a version of pictionary last night! It was crazy fun especially with all the languages represented. I had lots of vocabulary questions whispered before they could quickly figure out a picture to draw! I'm treasuring every moment!  
22 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
Looks amazing !!you are blessed. 
22 Dec 19 by member: debtampa

     
 

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