However, I have found a few things that help keep my faith in humanity and keep me knowing that I am safe (trust me, with my brain still screwed on...)
- Two of my four students got lost this summer in my suburbia neighborhood (all the houses look alike) and when they asked strangers for help, these people started their cars and just drove them here. After my mini-cardiac arrest about them taking a ride from strangers, they all couldn't stop talking about how friendly and kind Canadians are.
- Working at a non-profit often means that I have to ask for services for a Gift-in-Kind receipt or a discount (not that I feel guilty... it is about the children and youth we serve). I was working on rolling cabinets for our school programs and the wood working shop guy so got our vision. He got discounts on laminate, plywood and even got the wheels donated from a wheel shop. So... Knittinchick went to the wheel shop and thanked the owner who donated. side note: Now if women ever want to meet men, that might be the place-the place smelled like testerone (or maybe that was all the wheels smelling like rubber)
- I know that I can rest easy about my safety as well due to the new Neighborhood Patrol. It has taken over the local park every night as they rehearse and get their moves down. The fact that it is about 6-8year olds having Light Sabre Practice makes me feel even safer. How can that not make you smile?
Hope you can find the things that make you feel safe today!
3 comments:
Thanks for sharing your stories. Your mother is going to be praying more diligently for you and your students safety!
Little ones with light sabres.
Funny.
Too funny. I have spent altogether too much energy telling foreigners, like myself, to be careful...and much in vain.
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