Once again, Thai people are saying "Sawadee bii mai", or "Happy New Year"... this time it is for Chinese New Year. In Thailand, where people generally like celebrations, there are three different markings of the New Year to celebrate: the one many of us are familiar with that begins on January 1st of each year, then the Chinese New Year, and then the traditionaly Thai New Year, which is marked by the Songkran Festival in April.
I like that. Three new years celebrations, three chances to make new years resolutions, and thus they need not be taken too seriously. If you don't get 'em right after that Thai new year celebration in April, you need not wait a whole year before trying again!
This season also brings to mind the ordeal that we, as a family, were experiencing two years ago, when Patty was in the hospital for numerous long stretches of time, and was in precarious health.
This year, she is, for the most part, in robust health.
I like that. Three new years celebrations, three chances to make new years resolutions, and thus they need not be taken too seriously. If you don't get 'em right after that Thai new year celebration in April, you need not wait a whole year before trying again!
This season also brings to mind the ordeal that we, as a family, were experiencing two years ago, when Patty was in the hospital for numerous long stretches of time, and was in precarious health.
This year, she is, for the most part, in robust health.
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