Selling A Treasured Abode

Early this year, we awoke one morning with the realization that this year was the year to move to a location closer to work and church and to move to a smaller house. Event after event set in motion further events, which facilitated the search for an appropriate new house and the preparation for selling the old house. Finding a location for a new house started a chain of events that would become irreversible. With the assistance of able realtors and a professional stager, we prepared our house to be fit to sell. We changed most of the carpets, cleaned out the basement, and created an immaculate, much leaner and cleaner house. It was a feast for our eyes and a pleasure to live in. After an open houses, many visits from perspective buyers, and much haggling and negotiation, we emotionally sold our home of 12 years on June 7 on a rainy, memorable day. In the end, the ceremonial handing over of the keys and garage door opener was a soothing relief. The drama of the past few months finally came to a close. I did not realize that soon we were to embark on the next, even more stressful half of our adventure: buying a new house. More certainly to come, ... later.

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Blake Soccer

Living thousands of miles from my grandson, it is a grand honor to participate in some of his activities. So when the opportunity arose to attend one of his soccer games, we were delighted to accept the invitation. Although his team did not win, the game was not about winning but was about rewarding every member with the same rewards: a large conspicuous badge and a sumptuous frozen treat and a photo op of the team and coach. Although he did not score and at times seemed not to know what was going on, we enjoyed watching him grace the soccer field with his running around the whole field. He seemed to be saying to us to watch him, which we did with pleasure. I am proud of my grandson for trying. One day, I believe, he will be a great soccer player. But for now, he is still my favorite soccer player in America. And that's what counts. Go, Blake!

Happy Holidays 2025

What an amazing year 2025 was for our family! Our list of adventures included a family reunion with my brothers in Chicago, a relaxing trip to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach with Jessica and Joshua, and a Church history tour of Palmyra and Kirtland with church friends. It was our first year of enjoying our first hybrid car. Having to add gas only once a month has simplified life and made it all worthwhile. We share our gratitude of these many blessings and hope that you, the reader, will have received lots of blessings as well this past year and many more in the coming year. This year, Ben has taught half-time at the local Montgomery College. He is serving as the mission leader at church to help new converts with the aid of the full-time missionaries. Li-Fang is enjoying herself by teaching oil painting and sewing at VisArts in Rockville and still continues to teach private piano. She is serving in the Relief Society, the women's organization in our church. Be...

Christmas in Utah

This Christmas we decided to fly Breeze Airlines from Dulles Airport to Provo, UT. And it was a breeze. We were able to see Grace performance her dance. Afterwards, she and her siblings had a photo op with Santa. We also were able to attend Sofia's Christmas concert at school. Can you see Sofia? Our long-awaited family group photo at the Utah State Capitol turned out beautifully despite the cold. Thanks, Veronica, for taking the photos. We are grateful for the time we had to spend time with our family during Christmas and New Years Eve.

Tsai Family of the Parklands

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