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I’ve known Lena since she was about 3.
I took her on her first date (suitably chaperoned by Mrs jb’s niece, I hasten to add) when she was about 10.
Little white socks and sandals and a blue checked dress that supposedly took hours to select from her wardrobe.
She’s now studying law in Berlin (I’d say it’s better than nothing, but it’s not, because she’s going to end up as a bloody lawyer…), having done a stint as Lena from the Bosporus , and she’s home for the holidays.
It’s just so nice to see a light in her bedroom window again.
(It’s Christmas. Just let me get a bit emotional and teary, OK?)
Mainz Daily Photo 
>Ach, das lässt mein Herz schwer und die Augen ein bisschen nass werden. Und ich vermisse das warme Licht im Haus schräg gegenüber – vielleicht merken wir erst, wie sehr die anderen zu unserem Leben gehören, wenn es plötzlich dunkel bleibt.Kommt gut rüber ins neue Jahr!!Birgit
>Did you also miss my footprints on your entrance floor? gülegüle from the Bosporus (also to Ms JB)
>very nice with the snow!www.kamjey.com
>I love it when you get all warm and fuzzy JB! Sniff.And Kate's right, Lena will probably have to bail you out one day. ( I love her name. My great aunt was named Lena but as a wee one, I named her Lenie!)Welcome home Lena!V
>Great to watch kids grow up over the years. Both I and DH think that her professional choice is a wise one, one which is close to our home. She probably could help you out in the future! Bloody lawyer, indeed!