4/8/2005

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I met “my” Keti, who likes to be called Kate, on my first trip to Georgia in the fall of 2003. She is my youngest son’s age (21 this year). We bonded instantly. I cannot tell you why. It just happened. Anyway, she is graduating from college in May and wants to get an MBA. The Georgian course is in English. I have to tell you that I think Keti’s English is outstanding. She does not. She is worried that she will not have a good enough command of the language to get her MBA. I should also tell you that Keti wants to get an MBA so that she can help her country by helping improve tourism. Unlike other former Soviet countries where people are leaving for a better life, many young people in Georgia want to stay and make a difference. Another reason I love them so. Anyway, I offered my home to Keti for the summer to work on her English. Since 9/11, it is quite difficult to get a visa into the U.S. I’ve written my letter of invitation. Keti is gathering all the necessary papers for her interview. If all goes well, she will be here at the end of May. If you could petition the universe to be kind with me, I would be so grateful. Fortunately, as soon as the interview is over, she’ll know. I’ll keep you posted. Karen