Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Teaching English Helped Him Be Seen Again


--by mmz_1329, posted Jun 12, 2013
 
I am an Iranian man who has been battling cancer for the past two years. A transpant has meant things have been better over the past six months. It means I have a lot more time to spend online learning new things.
 
I have a friend in England who is really feeling home-sick. It's making him quite depressed. He would tell me that he didn't want to do stuff, he just wanted to be left alone, and so on. But I didn't want to leave him in his depression.
 
So, I asked him if he could teach me English! Even though we were far apart we could communicate by Skype. He jumped from his seat towards the computer in his enthusiasm! "Yes! I'd really like to do that! Can I do that? Please?"
 
Now, after a few lessons, I can see him becoming happier and more energetic again!
 
In am sixty-two years old and I understand how important it is to feel that you are being seen, that you aren't invisible! This one simple thing has helped us both be seen again.
 
Thank you for reading this!
 
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Readers Comments

princessliz wrote: Good effort :) Keep on trying, you'll get there. Also, check out livemocha.com You can learn languages there. Take care:)
Bluebell wrote: You doing very well keep on practicing. Considering that the 2 languages ( yours and english ) are so different, I think you are doing a fantastic job. Well done!
moral12 wrote: It was wonderful of you to think of helping your friend by suggesting HE help YOU! You both benefit. Congratulations on your learning another language. And, here is hoping that you and your countrymen experience more personal freedoms someday. Many, many good people in Persia.
lmil1954 wrote: Good for you helping your friend. And your English is just fine!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: It was very nice of you to help your friend. Good luck in your studies! :)
Mettamomma wrote: Thank you for posting your story. What a beautiful way to help your friend!
grammagussie wrote: Hearing stories from people in other parts of the world helps me to personalize knowing we are all the same. Thanks for sharing.
cabbage wrote: You are a sweetheart to recognize what would help your friend most. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs.
ashi wrote: Hats off!
asheet wrote: You have proved that you are a wonderful friend. God be with you ,today and always

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