Well, gentle reader of Connections, it has been a great joy to share
a little of my experiences here in El Salvador. I have been so blessed
to have this opportunity. I came in thinking with excitement about how
much I might be able to give to El Salvador, and now, after a year,
I constantly struggle with how little I have given compared to how much
I have received. It is humbling, which is very healthy. Sometimes I
get frustrated with the problems I see in my community here. But just
as often I am amazed at how good so many things are. I must admit I
am a little scared to go back to the possession- and money-saturated
world of the United States.
I hope that I may have introduced you a little to the wonderful nation
and people of El Salvador. It's likely there are a few Salvadoran families
in your town ... please welcome them with open arms as they have welcomed
me. And come visit Central America! It's amazing! I'll still be here
till 2004, and still on e-mail.
God Bless,
Ben Hasse
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