President's Letter: We Are The Change
Monday, June 03, 2013
From India
I am writing June’s
newsletter from the beautiful Rising Star campus in India. The temperature
outside is hovering around 102 degrees with the Real Feel at 108 degrees! It
makes one appreciate the simple pleasure of air conditioning and a cold glass
of ice water. Yet even with the soaring temperatures, our volunteers and Rising
Star staff don’t miss a beat as they serve with hardy resilience and cheerful
attitudes.
Some may question how the volunteers remain so upbeat given
the heat and working in conditions that require traveling long distances over
bumpy roads accompanied by meandering cows, oxen, and goats, who lazily stroll
along with the endless stream of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and people. The answer is found in the hearts of our
volunteers whose commitment to this work is more important than their personal
comfort. Thank you, volunteers!
A New School Year
After enjoying a holiday with their families, the students
have returned to the Rising Star campus and the 2013-14 school year is
officially in session! I hear gleeful
shrieks as students catch sight of a friend, a housemother, or a Rising Star
staff member. It’s an exciting time for
them because they receive new books, new uniforms, and even make friends with
some of our new students. We eagerly
look forward to the first graduating
class of Rising Star students!
With love,
Sally Gardner Read
President
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