Trip to United States
and Italy

6-30 November 2009

27 November 2009
(Friday in Louisville)

Today was a very busy day--and a long one. In the morning I met with a group of students and teachers from Assumption High School in Louisville who have raised funds to build a school in Cambodia. They are coming to Cambodia in February to see it, and today we talked about those plans. Then I visited with my cousin Julie Hansen and her family. Finally all the Dittmeier brothers and sisters got together for a delayed Thanksgiving dinner.

About thirteen high school seniors and teachers from Assumption High School in Louisville will come to Cambodia in February to see a school for which they raised the money. Today they met with Charlie to discuss the trip. Assumption High School students
Sisters Mary and Martha, the youngest of the eight Dittmeier children. Mary and Martha
Brother-in-law Mark and two of his children. Mark and two of his sons
Getting the food ready as evening approaches. Preparing the food
Finally it was time to eat. Serving the food
Everyone brought a special dish and there was plenty of food for all. The serving line
Some at3 in the dining room, some in the living room and kitchen area. The dining room
After eating no one was in a hurry to leave, and there were lots of different conversations. Conversation after eating
These are the six Dittmeier brothers and sisters in Louisville for Thanksgiving. Brother Dennis in Florida called and talked to everyone for 45 minutes. the brothers and sisters
Some of the younger family were interested in a computer program about design and drawing. Playing with a computer
The stories continued until rather late in the evening. Telling more stories