Frau, I often think of you, still, after 42 years! My three sisters stayed in Seattle before I did. We had 6 girls altogether staying with us. What a challenge and what a gift!
Small, with unmistakable personality and energy, I have seen you again and again over the years, with us in Hamburg, when you planned the exchanges with my mother. And then resolute, fair, strict and very cheerful, open-hearted and always interested in your counterpart in Juanita High.
In 1980 you put me in a family, that 'won't fit for everyone' – and it was the very best family for me! My stay was a big adventure and a real pleasure. 3 years later, the whole family surprised me with a very spontaneous (by telegram telling me to meet them in Edingborough the next day, incl. a money order ....) 1-week-joint trip through England. Another year later, I stayed with them again for 3 months and travelled the U.S. with my sister Susan for 4 weeks – with great help and anticipation from my Dad. Then, Nancy, my second sister, visited me in Hamburg on her Europe-Trip. And in 2019, after 39 years, Dad arranged a trip to London, so Susan and her family and I could spent some time together again. For my life all of it was a wonderful and formative experience. I feel, I was blessed. In great gratitude, I will always remember you, Karin Warzecha (Schönwälder)