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In reply to the discussion: I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all]leanforward
(1,076 posts)25. You've got to give of yourself
Thank you sir. I took that from an old song. The good you did that day is beyond belief. The strong suit for you is you took nothing, because you know your situation will change. The mom and kids were just flat out hungry, and you gave the mom hope. I seen something like this once in Izmir, Turkey, from a kid about our same age following us around and then we sit down to eat our bagged lunch. We realized he was hungry. All eleven of us teenage Explorers shared a lot.
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I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all]
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
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I survived...but I did quit teaching for several years so I could make more money
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#23
You are a great great teacher and the lessons that will be learned from your actions
grantcart
Dec 2012
#4
I understand that! You've opened my eyes on many occasions and I have shared
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#43
It is so easy. I'm in a tiny school now and we still managed 3 big boxes of food this year
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#44