Larry Memmott's Blog

We had a really nice Thanksgiving.  It started when I was asked to give the “Thanksgiving Message” at the annual Thanksgiving Ball put on by the American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (a charitable organization).  They asked me, I expect, because neither the Ambassador nor the Deputy Chief of Mission were available.  Still, it seemed very appropriate to me, since I have a lot to be thankful for this year.

Larry Speaking at Thanksgiving Ball

Obviously, I spoke about Tatyana’s operation.  I was pleased that I managed to keep from crying, though my voice did crack at one point.

Tatyana and I were invited by some friends to go out to dinner the evening before Thanksgiving, and we had a lovely time.  And then we were invited (again) to the home of the Deputy Chief of Mission, Paul Jones, for Thanksgiving dinner.  That was also a very nice evening, with lots of good conversation and food.  Aliciya made a good friend there and played hard, while mom and dad talked with the grownups.

Tatyana is doing very well.  The day after Thanksgiving she had her first physical therapy.  The doctor told her he thinks she is doing so well that she should be able to play tennis again starting in January.  Pretty impressive, I think.

The two of us at the ball.

We are beginning to put together our schedule for the coming summer.  Looks like we will be in Washington for seven weeks for training and consultations and then will take the kids down to Orlando for a week of Disney-style fun.  After Disney, we will head out to Utah for the rest of our home leave.