An Inspriation − March, 2007
I knew I would be away from family, best friend, friends, significant other part, good food, internet, rock shows, electricity and all be by myself. Still, I was very excited to go. Sister Martha gave me a certain vibe, a feeling of peace and selflessness from the very moment I met her and one of the people who taught me to change my views on the world.
I would have to admit. The first time leaving family was a nightmare. I cried and cried on the bus, on the way to Mytta Kyay Mone. Doubting whether I made the right decision or not, but not regretting for the choice.
Finally, I arrived to a new place to work with people I never knew except from Sister Martha. A village in Mon State in Burma (Myanmar). I started falling in love with the very welcoming and helpful people, especially the children. Taking care of the children, teaching them English, visiting to patients' houses with the nurse, talking to Sister and visiting children's houses were my daily routine for four months and I was never bored of that.
Regardless of religion, age, status, disease and gender, people treat each other equally in the organization-- the clients and the service providers. They all share one hope. A hope to stop the disease, a hope for others to learn from their mistakes, a hope to show the world how rightfully they should be treated.
Even though I did not earn a cent, even though I had to face three deaths per week, even though I had to sleep on a floor, even though I had to shower with my clothes on (because it is in an open place) and even though I have to say goodbye to all fancy luxuries, I am looking forward to take the responsibility for my people and my country.
After all, each and every single one of them has inspired me to overcome any obstacles I will face in future.
I would have to admit. The first time leaving family was a nightmare. I cried and cried on the bus, on the way to Mytta Kyay Mone. Doubting whether I made the right decision or not, but not regretting for the choice.
Finally, I arrived to a new place to work with people I never knew except from Sister Martha. A village in Mon State in Burma (Myanmar). I started falling in love with the very welcoming and helpful people, especially the children. Taking care of the children, teaching them English, visiting to patients' houses with the nurse, talking to Sister and visiting children's houses were my daily routine for four months and I was never bored of that.
Regardless of religion, age, status, disease and gender, people treat each other equally in the organization-- the clients and the service providers. They all share one hope. A hope to stop the disease, a hope for others to learn from their mistakes, a hope to show the world how rightfully they should be treated.
Even though I did not earn a cent, even though I had to face three deaths per week, even though I had to sleep on a floor, even though I had to shower with my clothes on (because it is in an open place) and even though I have to say goodbye to all fancy luxuries, I am looking forward to take the responsibility for my people and my country.
After all, each and every single one of them has inspired me to overcome any obstacles I will face in future.
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