Below is an email from my father about some “changes” he’s making back home for me. My teammates loved it and encouraged me to share it with the world.
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Hey Emily,
I love you.
I’ve been reading some more of the other K squad blogs, and so I know you are doing a lot of things differently than when you left. Since we know you are being changed, Karen and I want to make the transition easier for you once you get back, so we are making the following changes at our house:
1) Hallway Bathroom – We are having the comode removed and replaced with a “squatty potty”. We have purchased a nice bucket and ladle for flushing. (We haven’t told Haley about this change yet, but I’m sure she won’t mind. 🙂
2) Washing Machine – We are selling our washing machine, and we will be handwashing the laundry in the sink. (I suspect we won’t be washing as much, but according to the other K squad bloggers, you can wear the same clothes 3 or 4 days in a row without too much problem.)
3) Traffic Lanes – We have a petition with the Fayetteville city council to remove the painted partition lines in the city roads. Hopefully, by the time you get back, we will all be used to driving on any side of the road we want as long as we can find space to squeeze through. Also, Karen and I are getting all our cars modified with louder horns since our understanding is that the biggest vehicle with the loudest horn has the right of way.
4) Rice – Karen and I are gathering as many recipes for stuff made with rice since we are pretty sure you are going to want to continue eating rice with every meal. I saw one blogger’s picture of a fried egg on top of a pile of rice, and it looked so delicious. (I’m guessing it was rice. I sure hope it was rice. 🙂
5) Eating Utensils – We are donating our silverware to Goodwill, so we should be proficient with eating with our fingers when you get back. Hopefully, that will make you feel more at home during meals.
6) Bed – We have sold your bed, and have replaced it will a nice air matteress and mesquito net.
7) Prices – Karen and I are trying to get the local merchants to reduce their prices so you can get a full meal for about $1 or $2 when you get back. We are having trouble with this one though. For some reason, the local merchants are resisting our suggestions.
Anyway, Karen and I hope these changes will make you feel more comfortable at home. If you have any other suggestions, please let us know. We aim to please.
I love you,
Dad
