Last night we talked about what has impacted us the most on this trip. I feel that two things have really impacted me. One thing is that the people here are so happy and grateful for anything and everything!!!! I am very grateful for the family, friends and many blessings and things I have in my life. Being here has really taught me how spoiled and lucky I am to have all the things I have and I know I am not always grateful! Another thing that has impacted me here is that disease has never crossed my mind when picking up one of those sweet crying babies. Disease is so widespread here but even the babies who have the disease don’t look any different. They are just like you and me wanting someone to just love and care for them. All I can say is what an experience!!!!
The group I am with is awesome as well!!!! We have a rule on this trip which is called no judgment!!! Where pretty much everything goes. We tell all pretty much! I feel like I have made so many life long friends and memories to share forever. It really helps that I am with such an awesome group especially on the days that we miss home! Because I know I miss home!!! I am so thankful for home and for what we have in America!!!! Love to all!!!!
Hi, Nice talking to you today! I know you've mentioned how happy the people that you have met are and how strange it may seem to us. But it is really very simple to understand. We are all responsible for our own happiness. Material things really don't make us happy.Money and fame always come with a price to pay. It always seems to be easier to blame someone else for our unhappiness instead of evaluating what really is the cause. What a great lesson to teach us all.
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It all sounds amazing and yes, you are so fortunate to be there with a group you enjoy. I agree we are so spoiled here and lose sight of what is really important.
ReplyDeleteTo go where people are happy to see you just because they really appreciate you is the best feeling. They love us if we are in rags, with no makeup, no material things to offer, they simply want someone to love them. That is the pure love of a child. It's too bad we seem to lose that as we age.
It sounds as if you are bringing back some wonderful life lessons. May we all learn from them.
Love and miss you, be well.
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