We celebrated Steve's birthday (again!) in fine style. Ariele hosted a party and Steve made the guest list, which reflected his friendships on the moshav (mostly Ariele's agae, but as has been the case throughout the years, Ariele's friends have become his. The Friedmans came (this is the family who have "adopted" Ariele and Avrami and were an original moshav family in the early 70's). Michal is a social worker and an artist. Menachem grows fruits of all kinds. He writes poetry and appreciates modern Israeli poetry. He gave a toast at the party in which he expressed his joy at gaining a poetry "hevruta", as he and Steve have spent many wonderful hours under Menachem's fruit trees reading poetry over the years. 
The party took place on Ariele's front lawn with lights, benches, mats and pillows -- and some amazing homemade desserts! Maya wanted so much to be a part of the celebration--and she was allowed to stay awake as long as she could, finally falling asleep on one of the mats.
The evening ended with Steve reading a poem, then he and Ariele reflecting on many years of celebrating his birthday in Israel. One of the guests interrupted and asked her whether it was odd to be speaking with her Abba in Hebrew. She admitted so, but perhaps it set up a new pattern of thinking and relating! It was a wonderful evening enjoyed all!
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