Downstairs in my home a small contingency of 5 Germans, 1 Pole, and 2 Americans–and one barking dog–watch Germany play Poland in soccer. William is home and Sonke will be soon. Over the last few days there have been parties and hugs, Bailey barks and tears. We've had a special year together.
These two boys have met some good people here in the River Valley. They now know small-town America, high-school home coming, and the joy of having a ski area in the back yard. They even know why a 3-2 count in the bottom of the 9th, with 2 runners on, down by one, is thrilling in baseball.
Now, William and Sönke have two families, two hometowns, two sets of friends, two homes... and in a real way, two countries. For now, we wish them well and send our love, always.
These two boys have met some good people here in the River Valley. They now know small-town America, high-school home coming, and the joy of having a ski area in the back yard. They even know why a 3-2 count in the bottom of the 9th, with 2 runners on, down by one, is thrilling in baseball.
Now, William and Sönke have two families, two hometowns, two sets of friends, two homes... and in a real way, two countries. For now, we wish them well and send our love, always.