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    Language of Love

    Every morning at 6:08 a.m. the voice of my son can be faintly heard from his bedroom. “Mommy…can I have some milk, please?” The communication is straightforward and his words convey exactly what he wants. Living abroad gives you a new understanding of communication.  Here in Switzerland, there are four languages spoken, all depending on the region you find yourself in.  It can not sometimes help, especially when you don’t realize that you have crossed over into a different region.  For instance, a simple “thank you” can be “Merci,” “Bitte,” or “Grazie.” More often than not, when the normal means of communication (language) breaks down, you sometimes have to resort…