Sari Annike Constantinos, who is now living in Greece with her brand new husband, Nikolas, writes to Louie Sandusky, her friend in America. She is wondering if Louie got back safely.
Friday, May 20, 2005, evening time, Athens, Greece~
Dear Louie~
Hai! Miita kuuluu? Kiitos hyvaas! Oops..I keep forgetting I am not in Ivalo, Finland, anymore; I am now in Athens, Greece...LOL This is your Finnish/now-Greek friend, Sari Annike Constantinos, writing! I hope this finds you well!
Have you gotten back to the United States okay? I have been praying for a safe journey back home to America for you and your husband. It was so nice to see you again; you looked great, and it was wonderful to see you not using your cane! I am happy that your back surgery went as well as it did; and I am glad that you aren't having the pain down your legs that you had had for so long! Just seeing you guys there at the wedding made it even better, and I am glad that you had such a good time with us; we had a beautiful time with YOU!
The weather here in Athens is stormy and rainy; it is thundering and lightning out, and it is really miserable. It (the weather) doesn't help my fibro any; and I am in a lot of pain; so I am sitting in front of the fireplace, trying to get warm; I have been chilled all day long. I hope I am not coming down with something, especially since we are leaving for our African safari trip next week! That would NOT be at all good if I got sick before we went to Africa! (Yes, we are going to Kenya and Tanzania, in Eastern Africa, for our honeymoon; we will be there for two weeks, and we are really looking forward to it!) Hopefully the weather is much nicer there in Tennessee!
Did I hear that Ronee' needs to have hip replacement surgery next month and that Johnny is scheduled for tests? I hope that Ronee' does well during her surgery and that she has a good recovery, and I hope that the doctors find nothing seriously wrong with Johnny! Just what KIND of tests is Johnny having, and why does he NEED to have them? I would like to know; that way, I can pray for him, and I can pray for Ronee' too! Tell Johnny and Ronee' that Nikolas and I both send them all our love, and that we will be praying for them both!
Are you still writing to all those people with the adopted kids? How many people DO you write to on a regular basis? If you aren't at work, it seems that you are always at the computer or taking care of your huge family! I wish I could adopt kids myself, but I am afraid that my health wouldn't let me. What if I had a kid, and something happened to the kid, and I couldn't help them because I was sick? That would be too horrible to think about! I guess that is why there are people like you, people who CAN adopt kids and give them the love and security that they need! Have you heard from any new people, and where are they from?
Are you back at work yet? I bet your co-workers are glad you are back! I bet they missed you so much!
Well, I know this isn't much of a letter, but it is really getting nasty out, and I'd best get off of the computer before the power goes out; the lightning is really bad, and the thunder is really deafening. So before I get electrocuted, I'd best turn this off and get out of here. I will write more later; until then, Nakemiin! God bless!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your Finnish friend in Greece, Sari Annike.
P.S.: Nikolas says "Ya'sou" to you guys! :) He sends you his love to you all!
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Friday, May 20, 2005, evening time, Athens, Greece~
