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I am so far behind! The last time I blogged was before session one volunteers arrived, and here I am well into week 2 of session two volunteers...sheesh! Time flies. Things have been busy, but really great nonetheless. I am so exhausted and it is more than worth it. I love my home here in India. I love where I live--I love that my neighbors consist of 200 beautiful Indian children that I fall more in love with everyday.
I love going out into the colonies each day as the medical coordinator and witness the volunteers do something they have never done before and reach out to those who have long been forgotten. It is emotionally taxing at times, but I truly adore our leprosy patients and never cease to be moved by them.
I love the Rising Star staff. Our drivers, housemothers, teachers, cleaning ladies, security guards, maintenance workers, cooks, office workers, medical team, managing directors (Jim and Pam), and the many other lives that dedicate so much time, effort, and love into keeping this place alive.
I love the volunteers!You guys rock! Rising Star could not be where it is, nor could it do what it does without the volunteers. I am continually amazed by the caliber of individuals who come through the volunteer program. It is a privilege to be a coordinator and to learn from the many volunteers whose paths cross mine.
I love my fellow coordinators...a shout out to you--D, CJ, Kimmik, Kenna--I couldn't ask for a better bunch to share this summer with. I don't show my love, appreciation, and admiration enough for what each of you bring into my life. Just know I am humbled to serve along side you...you are truly remarkable people.
Just when I think I can't love this place any more than I already do...I am proven wrong time and time again. I love Rising Star! I can't say it enough.
