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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- Posted by mmz_1329
- Jun 12, 2013
- Comments (15)
Readers Comments
Pat wrote: We are all better for your kindness. Thank you.
Mona wrote: Only a true, generous heart could think and feel in the way you did. You are wonderful
asheet wrote: You have proved that you are a wonderful friend. God be with you ,today and always
dAVINCI pharaoh wrote: Very good: if you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it - you've got to share with others who don't have - by sharing you are filling the empty spaces in this world.
Tanja wrote: I love that you recognise the importance of being seen - there is so much truth in that. I also love how your simple offer has made a difference to both of you. Thank you for adding this story, it's like another beautiful dewdrop on a spider's web.
jsmc10 wrote: I am so sorry that you are battling cancer but this was such an amazing act you done with your friend, and you both got something awesome out of it! :)
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!
Mettamomma wrote: Thank you for posting your story. What a beautiful way to help your friend!
