Yesterday was a difficult day for me. It was the day when it truly hit home for me where I am and what I am doing, so much so that during dinner an overwhelming rush of emotion welled up in my throat and I started to cry.
I do not cry in public. Ever. But this outpouring could not be contained.
I am amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit, and touched by the outpouring of love and joy from children who have experienced horrors and hardships that I cannot even imagine. Their ability to heal, to continue with life and experience joy, both amazes and humbles me.
(I hope that video works)
Monday, January 14, 2008
Resiliency
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I had some moments like that in Senegal, too. They are eye-opening and they broaden your perspective. It is truly amazing how resilient people can be.
In your shoes? I'd be a sobbing mess. A total, uncontrollable mess. It absolutely tears me up inside what's going on in so many parts of the world and it's really sad that most Americans don't even have a clue.
I think they bring a whole new meaning to booty shaking. Can you imagine that in the clubs here? It'd be so fun!
I've had moments like these, and cried. I am a big sook.
and DS, yes they do don't they?
So much happiness and colour in that clip. It is easy to see how one could become overwhelmed!!
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