Louisiana is more than happy to email her friend, Pulalay Khelefi, who was a former patient of hers that she took care of for a time.
Wednesday, February 2, 2005, 6:04 p.m., C.S.T.~
Dearest Pulalay~
You don't know how much it warms my heart to hear from you! I have been starting to wonder about you; I have been wondering if you were even still alive, were still living in this area, or had moved back to your native Africa; but I am so happy to hear that you are coming along! Good for you!
I was especially happy to know that you gave your heart to Christ; what a wonderful bit of news! I am so happy to know that you are involved in a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing church, and I am happy to know that you are interested in growing in your Christian walk! That is outstanding news!
I was also happy to know that you are working in obtaining your citizenship. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help; I helped my friend, M'Buti Ayala Sormiento, and several of my (adopted) children with their studies prior to their citizenship tests; so I know what to expect; and I will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you might have!
I am doing pretty well, but unfortunately, I have to have back surgery in a few weeks. I am having problems with an old back injury that has started to act up, and it is getting harder for me to walk. I am now walking with the aid of forearm crutches, and I am now working only five hours for five days a week instead of my customary, usual eight- to twelve- hour-long shifts, and I am now on what is considered "light duty". I can't do any unnecessary heavy lifting over 25 pounds, and I am now under my doctor's care; and until I recover from the surgery, I can't go back to my usual way of doing things. It has been a hassle at best, but I am coping, and I am thankful that I have a caring network of friends and family who are more than willing to help me. Be praying for me, I am starting to get a bit nervous! Thanks!
My family is well; thanks for asking! Bill is still working at Wal*Mart as a greeter, and my kids are all thriving and growing like weeds. Ronee' is getting ready to sing on tv; she is going to Hollywood later this month to tape her segment on the show, "America's Most Talented Kids", and so far, she doesn't appear to be nervous; I am sure that will change when the date gets closer. All of the kids have not been sick other than a minor case of the flu, and Ronee' has only had but one cold and one flare-up of her arthritis; other than that, she has been healthier now than she has been in months; and it is so nice not to worry about her so much! My son, Johnny, is also doing quite well: he hasn't had a seizure since the summer, and his muscular dystrophy seems to be at a standstill: he isn't doing any better, but he isn't doing any worse, either; so I guess, in a way, that is good news.
I also did my taxes; am getting over $7,500 back, which surprised me; and I also helped my husband with his taxes and the tax forms for my working kids; and they are all getting some money back, too, which will benefit all of us in the long way. A little extra in the way of money will go a very long way in our family, that is for DARN sure!
I loved the picture you put on your letter. You looked so pretty in that picture! When was that taken? Was it taken when you came to America, or was it taken while you were still in Sudan? Anyway, it is a good picture of you! I would put a picture of me on this letter, but alas, I am afraid that I would somehow break the camera! LOL So I guess I will have to find something else to put on this letter when I can get around to it!
Well, dear Pulalay, I will let you go now; I have to feed my family (we are having Chinese tonight; we are having lo mein, or Chinese spaghetti, broccoli beef, and fried rice; it is all very good!). I will write more later! Again, Pulalay, thanks for writing; it was a pleasant surprise to hear from you again! It's been too long!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend, Louisiana Mayrah Sandusky. :)
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