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Good morning,
Bon matin,
Thirty-six years ago, I spent a year in Germany as an exchange student. The friendships and bonds I formed there have remained some of the most precious gifts of my life. Today, I am back visiting the people who became my second family before the holiday season.
Much has changed since my last visit ten years ago. Children have been born, families have grown, young people have married, and sadly, my beloved host father passed away. I was never able to return and see him one last time, a thought that still touches my heart.
This morning, as we sat together sharing our first cup of coffee, something remarkable happened. We heard a loud bang against the window. A magnificent dove had flown into the glass, leaving behind a perfect imprint of itself before gracefully flying away unharmed.
When you look closely at the photo, you can see every detail left behind, almost like a message frozen in time.
Was it a sign? Perhaps. Or perhaps it was simply a gentle reminder from life itself.
Whatever you believe, never forget to keep your heart open. Life speaks to us in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes through a conversation, a memory, a stranger, or even a bird at a window. The secret is not to listen only with our ears, but with our hearts.
Have a blessed and heartful day.
See you shortly for a delightful lunch. POI
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