Today was incredibly meaningful as it was our first day of SOFM and more importantly the day Theja and Aren's son, Ziza was born. Houser is hilarious. He got to go and visit Theja and Aren in the hospital and he came home with two pictures, both of Theja taking a picture of his new baby. So we don't actually have a picture of the abby yet, but we will definitely get one in the days to come. I got to go and visit Aren in the hospital tonight, but they only bring the baby to them when it's not visiting hours. Aren is doing well, albeit a little worn out.
We have 9 students for the SOFM and today we mostly spent in getting to know each other and sharing expectations for the next three months. Houser and I were talking today about the quality people that have come and we feel excited for the weeks and months ahead of us.
Sunny made the banner in this picture and it's hanging in our classroom. The first time I saw it, I nearly cried. The people on the banner are representative of the Tibetan Buddhists. Then we have all sorts of different flags hanging in the room as well: China, India, Tibet, and Bhutan. It's incredibly bright and colorful in there. It's been a full and fruitful day. We are so happy that Ziza Lohe has finally come into this world.
