We Share the Same Moon…
From our former Country Manager Afiyah Thomas! Check out the rest of her blog at http://mswannabeworldtraveler.blogspot.com/2010/10/we-share-same-moon.html
Tonight, the moon looks spectacular in the foggy evening sky. It glows softly, but beautifully, its subtle light perfectly framed by tree branches that seem to reach up to the clouds above. What is so amazing about this scene, apart from the beauty of nature itself, is that we share the same moon. Literally. Any other person in this world that is also experiencing nighttime, can look up at the same heavens above, and lay their eyes on the same, resplendent moon. Because, we share the same moon.
We Share the Same Moon
Specifically however, the thought came to me of the young lady that I am so honored to mentor through Children Beyond Our Border’s New Horizons Pilot Program. There’s only a one hour time difference between where she is in Colombia, and where I am in the U.S. I can’t help but wonder: Has she looked up at the moon this evening? What does it look like from her end? Does she also think it’s beautiful? What is she thinking right now? What is she doing? Is she well? Does she feel peace and comfort the way I do in this very moment? I hope so.
Boy do I miss Colombia, and all the wonderful people that I had to say farewell to in Medellín. I still remember my last 2 weeks there, it was tough. I cried so much, I’m sure I cried a river. I cried walking down the street. I cried on the bus. I cried on the metro. I cried as I wrapped up my last outings and activities with the kids. I cried while packing. Did I mention that I cried?
So although I am no longer physically present in that beautiful land of such sharp contrasts, I am thrilled at the opportunity to continue my connection there in the most meaningful way. I am honored to be a mentor. Will I do a good job? What does that look like anyway? Can I be a good friend to her? Will our mentor-mentee connection be as meaningful and valuable for her as I hope?
One day, months, maybe even years down the road, I hope to revisit this note and be able to answer and emphatic “yes” to those last questions. We shall see…
