This past weekend we were able to attend a local Diwali festival.


Diwali is a five day Hindu festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and the celebration is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. During this time, homes are thoroughly cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Laksmi, goddess of wealth. Candles and lamps are lit as a greeting to Laksmi. Gifts are exchanged and festive meals are prepared during Diwali. The celebration means as much to Hindus as Christmas does to Christians.


Because it is our local hunting season - Todd was unable to attend, so my Mom went with me and Ahly. Needless to say we had a wonderful time. The food was great (we don't have a local Indian restaurant, so it was a real treat) We really enjoyed the music and Ahly had a blast with the children, dancing until she could hardly hold her head-up. It's definitely some thing we will be making an annual event.

As for referral status, nothing has happened in the last 2 months. Mainly because of all the holidays, but we've been told that things should begin picking up in the next few weeks with some referrals. I don't think we'll be lucky enough to be in on this round of referrals, but we should move up on the list.