Dear Shankar and Dhondiram, I hear that you are celebrating 35 years of life on this very day! - and what a journey you have been on! Remember the birthday questions? I would love to hear your responses. 1) how old are you - I already know that one! 35! 2) What has been a significant event (s) for you this past year? 3) What are you looking forward to OR what challenges are coming down the road? 4) How can I as part of your larger community support you in this coming year? I was thinking of you the other day as I continued to sort through some of our family archives. I found 2 pages of lists holding the number of pounds of each crop that grew in the garden that year. The garden team included Dhondiram, Shankar, Bob, Fred, and Jane Glancy. I also often recall the progressive journey we took around the RLC to everyone's "private" space or bedroom. Each youth told a story of the objects in their space - who gave it to them, where it was from, how much it meant to them .... I think Dhondiram's story took a very very long time with infinite detail. Can you imagine? Shankar - remember your first band concert? You were playing the cello, right? I recall the day I heard a knock at the door, opened it to find you tow guys standing there smiling at me. What a treat! Oh, yes! Another memory. It was many years ago, I was standing and working in the guild hall at the Kemper building in Chicago getting ready for a summer program and I felt an earthquake -like feeling in my body. There was also lots of loud talking and laughing coming from the lobby. I rushed out and with only s bit of surprise - the Weigel twins had arrived! Your energy and presence has impacted my life in so many ways! Thank you for those times of joy! I know each of you have continued on in your journey with passion and so many challenges. You have a growing family and work that feeds your souls. May your lives continue to be full and blessed. With love and hugs, Nancy