I had the pleasure to meet Marjie and Rod the first time, in my country, Costa Rica. When they participated as members of Partners of the Americas, in an adult interchange of one month, visiting different parts of my country, living and sharing with different families. They were my guests during the last week in San José.
She was very kindness, sweet, polite and interesting not only in the Spanish language but also in Costarrican culture.
They returned to Oregon but the friendship and communication continuous. Some years later in November 2013, my husband, Eleutimio Acuña and me had the opportunity to visit them in Portland, they were very special hosts with us.
The friendship increased, She came back to Costa Rica alone in July/ August 2013. I love this time we shared and knew each other more and more, we had plan a travel to Alaska, but she got sick and passed away before.
I send my love and kisses to the heaven to this special and wonderful woman in her 75 Birthday.
Hugs to Rod and family