Thursday, 27 October, 2005, Ivalo, Finland~

Dear Louisiana in America~

Hai! Miita kuuluu? Kiitos hyvaas!

I am doing a LITTLE better since the last time I wrote; my eyes are acting more normal, and I don't feel as weak or rundown as I have as of late. My doctor has given me some medication, and it seems to be helping the worst of the MS symptoms. But I am still using my Lofstands (or my chair if I have to go places). I am sorry for worrying you so like I have lately, but this is how it has been for me.

I am glad that  you went to the Grand Ole Opry. I enjoyed going there when I was in America last year; I enjoyed the country music, and I enjoyed seeing the fans having such a wonderful time! I am hoping that Johnny and Ronee' are both feeling better; please tell them hello from me, and send them my love!

Have you heard from your friend Sikik in Alaska? (I am not EVEN going to attempt to spell her last name; it took me a long time to learn to spell my MARRIED name of CONSTANTINOS! LOL) Speaking of Nikky, he is still being a prince of a guy; he really and truly does take wonderful care of me. Maybe that is one reason why I am doing better. I am so blessed that God brought him into my life! That is another thing: I am now going to church, and both Nikky and myself have accepted Christ into our lives. I figure with all that I am going through with my health (and WILL go through in the future!), maybe it is a good thing that we DO call on Jesus when times get tough! You have been such a good example of a Christian that we have met, and it was partly due to you and your faith in God that led us to our salvation! We are looking for a church here in Finland, but so far, we have not found one that is CLOSE to your church, Christ Community Assembly of God!! I hope that Sikik is doing better; she sounds like she is in a desperate way!! We both will be praying for her!

How is the weather there? Here it is cold and snowy; we had our first snowfall last night, and now everything is covered in a blanket of white; it looks like Christmas outside!! Really beautiful! If you'd like, I'll take some pictures of the snow and send you some!

How are the other children? Are they behaving? If not, tell them that their Aunt Sari and Uncle Nikky will come over all the way from FINLAND and make them mind! LOL How I love your children!! I wish we could have some; maybe one of these days Nikky and I will adopt a child or two! That would be a dream come true !! We would both love to have a child, but I am scared something will happen to ME or to my child if I try to carry him (or her!)! But with all the advances in  medicine lately, maybe it IS possible that I, Sari, will be able to become pregnant and carry a child to term! And if not, there's always adoption!! :)

Well, dear friend, I will let you go. Nikky is cooking supper (chili and rice), and my tummy is growling, so I best let you go. I will write again soon; hopefully my health will continue to behave! Lord, I sure HOPE so!!

Until later, this is Sari saying Nakemiin!

Love you guys!

(((HUGS))) As always, your Finnish friend, Sari Constantinos (and Nikky!). :)

P.S.: Hope you like the pic; it's of that Cajun guy Jimmy C. Newman you like so well! I took it last year when we went to the Grand Ole Opry! :)

~Sari. :)