Meet Steven. This young man came to the office today and I was able to communicate pretty well with him as he is in Secondary 6 school. This is 6th year High school level. He has quite a story to tell as he has had open heart surgery! He had to have a valve replaced in 2006. He is an orphan that ERM has sponsored. His medical condition is quite precarious! He must have the medications needed to prevent his blood thickening and causing troubles. Would you be interested in helping him with his medication costs?
He loved practicing English with me this morning and because Olivia was gone we were able to work at it very well with NO HELP! He really is good! Another orphan came in and Steven was my translator for his story too!
There really is a wonderful opportunity for people to serve here by just "talking!" I know this sounds funny! But book learning, reading, writing is one thing.....it's the speaking that most young people want. And to practice with someone from the US is their first choice!!! Americans are loved as a whole, especially if they don't separate themselves in a lofty position apart from their hosts! Do you know what I mean?
Oh, it's fun too.
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