Ted had a big week of training with many team members from around the globe this past week. One night there was a trip to a Detroit Tigers' game. Another night they took a walking tour of downtown Detroit. Since weekends stuck in a hotel can get a little boring, we invited the couple from Mexico and the lady from China to come to our home on Sunday afternoon. They had a rental car and had had a chance to explore on Saturday. They were so honored to be asked to come to our home. Noe (the husband) had been to our trailer. They had lots of questions about our home and the yard around it...this was all new to them!
Noe's wife speaks no English. She is trying to learn as they are moving here in July. It is all overwhelming to her, so we tried to think of something that would make her feel welcome and part of the conversation. We took them to Kroger grocery store to purchase ingredients for her to make some Mexican flavors to go with our steak and chicken. She showed us how to make authentic guacamole, "sauce" salsa, and homemade tortillas. It was amazing food! It was fun to hear her giggle and try new words. She was missing her four little ones at home.
She is a hard worker! We had cut a ziplock bag to use to press the tortillas...but it kept sticking...she wanted a Kroger bag and it worked perfect!
The girls made "American apple and cherry individual pies" for dessert. Velle wanted to be part of all the fun. She was loving and playful with our guests too.
I have to give credit to Ted for this whole idea! It was a wonderful afternoon reaching out to touch the lives of those that Ted works with. They commented that he would invite them to his home. His response, "God gave us this big home so we can share it with you!" I listened to and watched Ted as he talked business and then relaxed with his coworkers. They all were at ease...because of how he treats them at work and out of work! It was important for Ted to take care of them...doing the little things to make their stay pleasant. "It is not fun to travel and work. It is hard. These people work hard to take good care of me when I visit their plants in their countries. I get the chance to do the same for them here! I want them to meet you and the kids."
What fun to share in his global encounters!
