My New Super Star

My girl, Haidi, has such a big heart.  On the seventh day of school she brought her teacher her very own freshly baked cake.  I told her "Shukran, Shukran owie owie owie!!!"  She smiled then gave me a hug.

I could tell Haidi had watched her parents welcome others in a similar way.  She put her arms out like she was an experienced host and shouted in her proudest voice "Welcome to Hayah and Welcome to Egypt".  I think this gift helped her feel like a mature and responsible eleven year old.  It was a wonderful feeling to receive such a welcome and even better to see her so proud of herself, her family and her culture.