Aaron was invited to go to Ambassador James F. Moriarty's swearing in last week, he will be serving in Bangladesh. I felt that it was an honor that he was able to attend! Ambassador Moriarty has previously served as Ambassador to Nepal, and is married to Lauren Moriarty who also served in the Foreign Service as an Ambassador to the Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation. Talk about an amazing couple! Despite their many accomplishments, the many languages they speak and all the imporant ways they've served in the Foreign Service, we have never met a more down-to-earth, more unpretentious, loving couple.
We went to a very casual lunch with them a couple of weeks ago to a home-style Veitnamese resturaunt. SO delicious!! I really enjoyed speaking to them and really felt the Spirit as we found common ground in our faith in God, our love of family (children) and common values. Lauren really inspired me as a woman who is very passionate, balanced & fulfilled; she deeply values family life and has made an huge impact through pursuing a career in the foreign service. James, I think she called him Jim, impressed me with his humility despite his large stature and long list of accomplishments. He's funny too! He said he decided to join the Foreign Service because the test was free and he got in. It was that simple - and now look what he's accomplished. It just shows how true it is that if you are anxiously engaged in a good cause, you can accomplish much.
Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, administered the oath of office and spoke at the ceremony.
Aaron had the opportunity to meet some interesting people. On the left are two language professors from Bangladesh. On the right is a foreign service officer.
2 comments:
wow! what an honor! Good on you Aaron.
They sound like and amazing couple. That is so awesome that you have been able to get to know them and share some of your wonderful spirit with them. You guys are so awesome, and that is really an honor that Aaron was able to attend.
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