2/15/2010
Happy Late Valentine’s Day! One thing that is amazing about working here is whenever I get too tired of working or my stress level rises and can just go jump around with the children. The girls and I made valentines with the children, and then we passed them out last night with little packs of sweethearts attached! (Thanks to Marissa’s mom!) These children are incredible, the smile, laugh, and teach me more about perspective then I have ever known. I was talking to one the the 13 year old boys last night named Charles about his story. He has been here since he was seven, he told me that his parents “they just died”, I asked if he had any other guardians or family, he said “YGC is my Familia”. It was so simple, so heart felt. There is never a day that these children don’t surprise me. Also, the Liberians Matthew and Moses are here, I feel like I have met my brothers, since MY brother spent three months with them! We were SOOO excited to see each other!
Today we are leaving to spend two weeks in Mbita, it will be a busy couple of weeks, tromping around the mountains, meeting with students, families, and fisherman, conducting a health assessment that we hope will help direct us in the care we give. This is one of the most challenging projects I have been a part of and I am truly growing so much as a person, a business women, and I hope as a healthcare provider and friend. I am so thankful for these opportunities Being an American, growing up in a middle class white family, is something I have learned is such a blessing. I have so much to give to these people, and even more to learn from them.
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