This picture depicts the group of young street boys my buddies have taken under their wing. The picture is deceiving as they are a lot dirtier than they appear here, but just as happy as they appear here. Despite being at war for over 30 years, I am continually amazed at the postive spirit and overall happiness of these people. I saw Asa run into another Afghan woman the other day and they chattered/giggled like sisters; yet, they had never before. Even in our very tight office, the 3 interpreters (2 men and Asa) are continually laughing with each other... they also help each other out on complex documents without ever asking.
I met a woman police officer/administrator the other day and told her I loved her scarf... I have to stop doing that, but it was a beautifully colored scarf. She insisted she would give me one just like it next the time I was at the Ministry. You've got to understand that these people have so very little yet they are so generous.
Another quick story my friend Ken shared with me. One of the boys pictured above told Ken he wanted him to stop smoking. A couple of days later this little boy showed up with a package of Afghan style nicotene (sp?) gum which he believed would help Ken stop smoking. I mean, this kid has nothing yet what little he had he spent on someone he met on the street.
More really cool pictures of these beautiful people to come.
I continue to work hard and now progressing along with my mentoring duties.
This blog's extra big hug goes out to.... my dearest friends Kt and Bruce and the whole Camden/Florence gang!!!!!!!!!!
im in o gail this is so easy but i seem to want to make it more difficult love your guts ma xxoo
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ReplyDeleteSorry to be soooo long in responding. Had abdomen surgery and an unexpected trip to DC in support of Adam and also Rod Propst's mother -- Sue Bell. Rod died from complications to his throat cancer last Wed. I had surgery July 1; doc pulled drains July 8th and I was on a plane that nite. Just got back this Mon afternoon. Had rest of surgery on Tuesday so just beginning to function. Adam was/is devastated. I'm so honored I got to be there with him & Katie, as well as Rod's mother and wife/kids. Brian sure was a BIG HELP too.
Glad to hear ur on ground safe and making a positive difference already. Mo' power to da ovaries!!! (Smile).
Let me know if I can send you an Aloha Care package to share. Do you have a mil address I could send it to???
I'll try to do better keeping up. Perhaps now Adam can begin focusing on his wedding and honeymoon.
Love ya lots.
Denise
Hello Gail! Thank you so much for sharing these stories with us! These are wonderful touching things that you just don't hear from the media. More people need to know how caring, kind and unbelievably generous these people, who have nothing are.
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Andrea :O)