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Riding home today after a long, cold day at school Ram was trying so hard to talk with me. He struggles yo find a word, stops, and then…

Ram: Mem, no read, no write, had to work. No speak no English. Sad sometimes, sad.

Me: no words

Ram: it’s ok Mem (big smile in the rear view mirror)

Me: Ram, where is your coat? It’s freezing!

Ram: in back, you need?

Me: no, you need!

Sigh…… I think we need an ice cream. I know I need something… these moments get the best of me, but I wouldn’t trade them for anything!

Humbled

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At the end of my graduate class today I apologized for keeping them until the last minute. The students don’t rush out here. They stay, waiting to see if you might share just one more piece of information with them. They responded by asking if we could hold extra hours of class, as much as I can teach. These students ride motorcycles in freezing weather to dimly lit room with no heat before dawn and sit in multiple layers shivering in order to get an education. And then they ask for more… I am beyond honored and blessed to have the opportunity to teach them.

Love Them ALL!

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Today was the best day with our ENG girls club! These girls are absolutely amazing. These college & university level young women planned and carried out an amazing training on human trafficking, child marriage, and health risks for girls!i am beyond proud of them. We are developing young female leaders! We also celebrated one of our girls ranking nationally in martial arts competitions! These girls are on fire! So so good to spend time with them!!!