"Do not be discouraged if your plans do not succeed the first time.
No one learns to walk by taking only one step."
Catherine Pulsifer
No one learns to walk by taking only one step."
Catherine Pulsifer
This quote was first introduced to me by sweet Sabia, a friend and fellow Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger. It has stuck with me ever since she pointed it out to me, scrawled out in black sharpie on the back of a folder, while we sat through the evacuation conference.
To me it says, onward fair lass, VAS-Y...keep moving forward. Towards your goals and dreams.
THUS, I begin a bold new adventure to the liiiitle West African country, Benin. My wonderous Grandmama pointed out that the country is shaped like a key. Perhaps it is the key to hope, friendship, inspiration, growth!?! I'm not sure, but I am sure that it is the key to the next step in my life.
I am coming to you Benin. With an open heart and mind. And of course, a big ol' SMILE.
I used to say "You have much to learn, young Grasshopper," but now you have become the instructor and I, the willing student. I look forward to your new adventures. Tell me more and more and more. Always, Pat G.
ReplyDeleteHappy Bastille Day! Though you should be asleep at this hour, I just discovered the music on your site," THE LAND OF PROMISE" by the Marleys....good stuff. Now that I have your Tel.# and am set up with Skype again, I plan to call you soon. And I have your mail address and international stamps, too, so I will be coming to you over the sea and across the lands. Now back to your music. Love you, Pat G.
ReplyDeleteI wrote down this quote on an orange post-it note and taped it to the inside cover of my notebook. This is not just any notebook though! I carry this notebook to every meeting, to every lab experiment I do, and use it to make my weekly to-do list. Now, not a day goes by that you are not with me Mariah! I miss you
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