Very Sad News

Linh has decided NOT to attend JMU and has returned to Vietnam. Why? I am not entirely sure - but probably for many reasons primary of which are culture-shock and misunderstandings.

My heart is broken. I wish her all the best in her future life.

Trip to & Arriving in US!

Top pic is Linh, her mother (Thuy - center) and aunt (Nhu - left) on plane going to US. BOTH Emirate's flights (Saigon to Dubai & Dubai to IAD [DC]) were packed - ugh!
Bottom pic is of Linh, her mother & aunt after getting through US Immigrations & customs!

Note all the luggage! I had to rent a pick-up truck to haul the 4 of us + all the luggage from IAD to Winchester, VA to get my Jeep Ltd which was in storage there. Because all of their luggage + 4 people would NOT fit in my jeep, my great neighbors (Heather & Jim) met us in Winchester and they transported 4 large pieces of luggage to my cabin!

Linh's First Lease & US Check!

Top pic is of Linh signing her FIRST-ever lease and writing her FIRST-ever check! Other Dragon Ladies Linh's mother (Thuy - Left) and aunt (Nhu - right).

Bottom pic is Linh, her mother & aunt celebrating the signed apartment lease in front of the apartment's very nice clubhouse.

Apartments are brand new, all are 2 bedroom/2 full baths, in unit full-size washer/dryer, dishwasher, large walk-in closets, AC, ceiling fans, bright & airy. Rent includes wi-fi, cable TV, and electricity! AND - Linh got first 2 months' rent FREE!

New Apartment!

Linh, her mother and aunt - Linh is now a resident - NOT a "Future Resident"!