Editor:
Re: Semi student creates charitable website, Oct. 30.
Dear Nury Lee,
I know the last thing you wanted to do by appearing in the Peace Arch News was draw attention to yourself as a commendable human being; but you ARE one and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you.
As a fellow human being, you make me proud. I am filled with hope when I read about people like you who selflessly give of their time and resources to better the lives of people they may never meet.
I am glad you had the experience of a reprieve from your busy life when you were on your canoeing excursion.
My advice to you is to always make time to recharge. All of us need to do that – but people like you who very easily fall into the role of “giver” need to be particularly mindful of this. You need the down time so that you can give to yourself too. Very important. You can serve no one if you don’t take care of yourself.
You deserve to be acknowledged for what you do, and most importantly, you deserve to give yourself a hug and congratulate yourself.
It’s not vanity or arrogance. It’s just letting yourself enjoy the love you so willingly give to others.
I am glad you showed up in the paper today – it gave me a chance to feel a part of something global.
I have “liked” Freedom Hands on Facebook and shared your website on my Facebook page.
Taslim Jaffer, Surrey