Hi Yuva,
The sign is pretty much universal in English. It comes from deaf people who use sign language to communicate.
Something I wish I had learned a long time ago. The sign means " I love you." The index finger stands for I. The index
finger and thumb form the L for Love. The index finger and the little finger form the you or "U".
I found out about it when I was in getting my appendix removed when I was in the service. Not that it did them much
good. I was out and about within a week, had the stitches removed at one week and was back on full duty a week later.
So it did not hold me down long. I found out the sign language from a deaf person who was visiting her son. She was in
talking to him. He was signing back. So I asked him the importance of the one sign. They both flashed it often during
there conversation. So I learned one sign and have not forgotten it. I weas not trying to put you on the spot. But I was
curious about what you thought it meant. So lets not get to worried about it. I found it rather adorable!
Craig and Meaw are really nice and I enjoy their company. I really do think of Meaw like a daughter. She certainly fusses
over me as much as Brooke or Freda do. So I will be happy when they return. I will also feel sorry for you. I know how
much you love Meaw, and how much you are going to miss her. I am sure we will all figure some things out over time.
Hugs & Kisses.
Randy
From: "Yuvaphorn K"
To: "Randy Long"
Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 2:09:38 PM
Subject: Re: Good Night
The picture has a sweet meaning. I feel bashful and embarrassed now. I asked Meaw if she thought you would know the meaning and she said yes. After that she asked Craig and Craig said no he didn't know what it means. So what does the sign mean to you? I should have sent the kitten picture. Meaw and Craig said you have done so much for them. You have always been there for them. They think of you as a family member in Colorado. They appreciate you and Brooke so much for having Roxy. I asked them to take a video of when they first pick her up at your place.
Yuva
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ณ 3 ธ.ค. 2557 เวลา 21:42 "Randy Long" เขียน:
Good night Yuva.
Thank you for the interesting picture. I was getting use to the kitty's and other interesting pictures.
Just did not expect this one. It is certainly a very thought provoking picture. I learned about the sign
when I was in the military. I am just wondering if it has the same meaning in this case? Only you
would be able to tell me that one.
I hope everyone has been having a good visit with Craig and Meaw. I do appreciate how nicely Craig
and Meaw speak of me. I do not put on any acting jobs for them. I let them see me for who I am. The
last thing I want to do at my age is provide a false sense of anything for anybody. I truly do act and say
the things I do because it is what I think and how I act.
And yes, Roxy will be very happy to be back with Craig and Meaw. Especially Meaw! Roxy will enjoy
running a household again. My house is a lot smaller than Meaw's house is. It is perfect for what Brooke
and I needed. It was also easier for me to keep clean, most of the time. Poor Roxy must feel trapped here.
But she has been a good girl and minds very well.
The Wall Street Journal had a rather scathing article today about the current Prime Minister, and how
the nation of Thailand is being governed. I won't go into any details. I'll explain it to Meaw after she gets
back here and let her figure out how it should be told to you and Mac. The Wall Street Journal is considered
to be one of the finest financial newspapers written here in the US. it is basically a well run conservative
agency. They have their liberals also, but they focus on staying conservative. So I was somewhat surprised
to see the level of harshness coming from them. I'll have to copy the article to let Meaw read it.
Pleasant dreams and sleep well. I think of you all the time. First thing in the morning, last thing before sleeping
and all the time in between.
Hugs & Kisses.
Randy