Sitting with Tuyet Nga, Hanh, and Nguyen
the Nhan last night at dinner, we started talking about names. They, the three of them, started wondering what my Vietnamese name would be. I never thought I had one! In a minute, the unanimous decision for my Vietnamese name was; "Ngoc Lan" and I could call myself "Lan" for short! Sounded good to me, but I had to ask: "What does the word mean?" and when they answered: "A beautiful white flower that grows on a big strong tree.", I knew they got it right!
the Nhan last night at dinner, we started talking about names. They, the three of them, started wondering what my Vietnamese name would be. I never thought I had one! In a minute, the unanimous decision for my Vietnamese name was; "Ngoc Lan" and I could call myself "Lan" for short! Sounded good to me, but I had to ask: "What does the word mean?" and when they answered: "A beautiful white flower that grows on a big strong tree.", I knew they got it right!I am honored with their love and friendship - and I love my Vietnamese name!
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