I have it so good...

I really do. No matter what happens in my life, there is someone out there who has had it worse, who has dealt with much much more than I will ever see in my life time. My family is safe, I am safe, I can walk, I can worship my God, I have freedom of speech, I am blessed beyond the typical things of life and not many people in the world can say that.

We started our first day at IRIS today. I got to teach english to a sweet group of ladies who are all so ready and willing to learn. I feel so unworthy to teach them or have acquaintance with them because they are so strong, so kind, and have endured so much. I am truly excited to get to know these women and see them grow. I only wish that I knew I had more time with them...and that I knew how to teach english! I'm sure I made the biggest fool of myself in front of them today but they showed me nothing but kind hearts and warmth.