Something that occurred to me as I am settling into my regular life and I do web analytics instead of need assessments (although MS Excel is one skill that is consistent) . . .
I have been blessed with many friends and relatives who have supported me emotionally and financially on this so called Mission Kashmir (yes, I am hard pressed to give up on my theatrics). These people are spread all over the
I am not in contact with any school friend from PAF. It is not convent, or a fancy private school, in fact a grade C school especially when compared to elite schools like Karachi Grammer School, Aithison, APS, Habib Public, Beacon House or City School. However, I did not run into any alumnis from these prestigious schools so this serves as an amazing if somewhat narcisstic coincidence. Maybe the PAF propaganda and the Starfighters in the playground did do some good:)
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I'd hope it is not a convent (the word is typically used to describe the location where catholic nuns are housed) but seriously your point, I think, is a good one.
Too often those who have money find it much easier to donate money instead of giving of themselves in situations like this. There are lots of excuses--some of them valid but for many giving a money is simply a way of eliminating guilt for not doing enough.
"What can I do?" a person of means might ask themselves. "I can better serve by giving money." But the truth is they're not willing to give up their comfortable life to muck around in the dirt.
Others were as capable of you to go and assist. The key here is that you did, and they didn't. Although your bank account doesn't indicate it, I'd bet you feel wealthier because of it.
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