What to Wear

I have struggled with the decision of what clothes to pack for Zeb. It is summer time and we were told that the weather is like typical summer weather. Well, that statement came from someone in NJ. I'm pretty sure NJ summers don't compare to TX summers. Not that our summer has been typical. We are headed into the record books with our heat wave.

But I've been watching the weather in Zeb's region. In July it did get up to 90 once. But lately the highs have been in the 70's and lows in the 50's. When we were there in April, the weather was BEAUTIFUL! Seriously, it was in the upper 70's everyday and just lovely. So, what's the dilemma? Well, in most of EE the people WAY over dress for the weather. At least, by American standards. Mike and I were so hot with no a/c on those beautiful days, we had to open our hotel room windows. Seems strange, I know. But the HEAT was on. They kept the buildings heated to around 80 or higher. Everyone was wearing coats. We were in short sleeves.

After our last visit with Zeb, we had the priviledge to give him and his care giver a ride back to the hospital. (Remember, he was being treated for pneumonia)

Do you recall what he was wearing during our visit?

Well, this is what they changed him into for the ride back to the hospital.

So, if I take him pants and a long sleeve shirt and take a light weight jacket, will they be angry? Do I need to buy a snow suit just to take him out of the orphanage? Ok, I'm not willing to go that far. But, seriously, I know they will think we are crazy if we don't put him in a toboggan when we leave. Should I take a heavy coat? I don't want to offend anyone. And I know this is what he is used to. Oh, the decisions.