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Reflections on Humanity #22
This experience in Presevo has been really challenging and difficult – physically and emotionally but also in confronting some of my values and beliefs about leadership and systems development. At times, I feel like a total failure as someone … Continue reading
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Reflections on Humanity #21
What a gift it is to sit beside a beautiful flowing river and to gaze at the wooded mountainside beyond. It is so peaceful here in Macedonia where I am taking a few days of rest and recovery. Yet, my … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #20
(written October 13, 2015)
Today I am feeling empathy for the “Little Boy Who Cried Wolf”. After posting about the terrible conditions in Presevo experienced by the people seeking refuge, I woke up this morning to discover that the flow of … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #19
(written October 12, 2015)
A huge thank you to all of you who supported us yesterday in the calamity we experienced in Presevo Serbia. We survived the flood (of rainwater and of people seeking refuge) with no fatalities to my knowledge; … Continue reading
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Reflection on Humanity #18
Very tense situation in Presevo tonight. It has been raining much of the day. Cold rain in the morning caused hypothermic conditions, especially among the young children including one 10 day old infant.
An unexpected benefit from the miserable weather was … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #17
(written October 9, 2015)
Just a quick update tonight as I am exhausted from working two 6 hour shifts in the past day.
I am grateful beyond words for the response that you, my friends and family, made to my birth day … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #16
(written on October 8, 2015)
Thank you friends for all the birthday greetings today. This will definitely be one to remember. I have had happier ones but I doubt that I’ve ever had a more meaningful or fulfilling one.
My day began … Continue reading
Refections on Humanity #15
(written October 7, 2015)
It has been a very strange experience today watching the town of Presevo Serbia return to normalcy. Yesterday morning we were inundated with the press of people seeking refugee. Before they can find that refuge in Europe, … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #14
(written October 5,2015)
What a day it has been. There has been a dramatic shift from the mood in Presevo this morning until evening. For awhile this morning, it looked like we would be entirely overrun by people seeking refuge. Everyone … Continue reading
Reflections on Humanity #13
It has been a very strange experience today watching the town of Presevo Serbia return to normalcy. Yesterday morning we were inundated with the press of people seeking refugee. Before they can find that refuge in Europe, they must … Continue reading