Since realizing that our trip and treatment were really happening, we have been devouring guide books. I know it's boring, but I love to read those books and learn about new places. One of the books I've read suggested that teachers traveling to India might be able to find a place to volunteer in the schools there. Ever since reading this, I have become kind of caught up in the idea and think it would be such a privilege to see how school works in other places. While I'm not sure exactly how to find a school in which to volunteer, I am planning to research it a bit more until I find one that might could use me for a couple of weeks. It certainly can't hurt my karma, right? Who knows? Maybe if it goes well this time, when we come back in September to pick up our baby (that will be born then because this is going to work), perhaps I can visit the school once more and work with some of the same kids again. It would be awesome to develop some kind of "pen pal" type program with my kids here if I could find a class that's equivalent to the 3rd grade.
At least in my mind, all of this sounds like a great idea...
I've also got this 'thing'about Karma.... your teaching idea sounds fantastic. A friend of mine runs a teaching volunteer organisation, granted it is Australian based, but any volunteer is a great volunteer!. Here's the link - to assist you with your research:
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Hey Saskia! Thanks for your link! I'll check it out!
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