Yesterday I was able to re-live the Target registery phenomenon. Two of my students (brothers) are from Pakistan, and their mother is having another baby in January. This family has been in the U.S. for about 9 months, and are somewhat isolated because of the culture and language difference. I have planned to have a baby shower for her- to encourage her, to fan the excitement of having a baby, and to share with her this American custom which so far has seemed to be very unfamiliar to her. We are having it November 12 at the Fernandez house. The boys' teachers and some ladies from Sunday School will come. Sooooo, last night I took her to Target to introduce her to our idea of the registery. Her English is very basic but we were able to communicate well enough to have a good time together. I'm not completely sure if she understood what we were doing...basically she held and pointed the scanner while I showed her the things I think she might need. She kept saying, "You choice" (if I have a baby boy in the future, you can look on this registery and see what I'd want!). She is a sweet person- she insisted on taking me to dinner (Burger King) after we finished. The family's story is very fascinating- ask me about it sometime. Getting to know these families is one of my favorite parts about being an ESOL teacher. This is my international mission field.

If you are reading this and feel a desire to be generous, go to www.target.com and find something to send that's on her gift registery! Her name is Mussrat Ayaz.