I hope my friends/family don't mind when I share little things here and there that they write to me... but it just melts my heart when I read some of their emails :)
"I can't imagine just what a rollercoaster it must be. It's trying enough to get through life in your twenties, trying to discover who you are, and you are doing under the most extreme conditions. I really can't express how proud I am of you. If ever you are having a difficult day, or feel like maybe you aren't having as big of an impact as you'd hoped, just know that the action of leaving for Africa alone is an inspiration to me and everyone I share your story with. Simply being there, you are the change. However, I have never known you to be mediocre in anything you do, so I know for certain that your presence is immense (no matter how small you may be :D ), and that your efforts are rooted deeper than you can see. You should definitely put some stuff out there to publish! Let me know if you needs eyes to look anything over."
"Love reading your blog! Through reading it & knowing you from before, I've realized that our stories aren't so different. :)
The love of your mother reminds me of my own. There definitely IS a special kind of love reserved for immigrant, working-class mothers.
Keep your chin up out there. You're going to be revolutionary."
"I miss our (way too infrequent) dinners. You've been one of the realest friends I've had my whole life, and your presence in my life was (and continues to be, 10,000 miles away!) so refreshing. How are things with you? I'm so fucking proud of you Mayanator, you've always been such an inspiration to me and I love that you're going for it as hard as you are. Update me on your life!! things in Mozambique MUST be more interesting than the same old grind here in the states. Tell me everything!! I love you and I miss you and hope things are going amazingly <3 "
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