tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983600694482726710.post7561946833018507800..comments2023-05-18T12:22:59.442+03:00Comments on Among the Acacias: Romance vs. RealityBritt Larsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553910443299574394noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983600694482726710.post-63460798823581041042010-12-18T17:58:34.241+03:002010-12-18T17:58:34.241+03:00In spite of how it feels, just being there is maki...In spite of how it feels, just being there is making an impact on those around you. Each and every contact you make with another person there sends a message to them that someone cares about them. Someone traveled far from a comfortable home and far from friends and family to come to be with them and to want to make their life better. Just knowing that can make that person and those around him or her feel loved and cared about and that can be the start of empowering them to want to make their lives better. So make that your goal for now - just show them they are cared about and that you are there for them - and the projects and concrete accomplishments will follow. I love you!Deb Rufnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009433797549684950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983600694482726710.post-63742994975289714292010-12-16T15:38:24.535+03:002010-12-16T15:38:24.535+03:00Thanks, Sandra, I appreciate the pep talk. This i...Thanks, Sandra, I appreciate the pep talk. This is definitely the time when we're supposed to just integrate into our community, work on the language, etc. I'm sure you're right - at the end of service, I'll be wondering where the time has gone and wishing I could have done more.<br /><br />And I can't ever say no to books - I would be thrilled if you want to send me some. I promise to send something in return! :)Britt Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553910443299574394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983600694482726710.post-63526926975506025912010-12-16T14:22:13.045+03:002010-12-16T14:22:13.045+03:00You have to give it some time, Britt. At the end o...You have to give it some time, Britt. At the end of your stay, you will have tons to do and you will regret having to leave without being able to finish everything. This is the case anywhere you go. Maybe this is a good time to work on your language skills until everything starts up? To us, your life still sounds fascinating, even when these fascinating moments are a few weeks apart. You're doing great and you seem to have planned a few trips pretty soon, which will get you over your boredom. Shall I send you some books?Sanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377051678547626179noreply@blogger.com