“I’m sorry! I cannot practice and learn more about English with you in the next two months because of my pregnancy. The Doctor said that I needed to stay at home for the next two months to prepare for the baby. I want to focus on my baby because he is going to be my first child. I’m sorry but I will let you know when I get back.” Clemencia told me that on the phone when I called her. “It’s ok. Now you need to focus on your first child rather than focus on working and learning English. I wish all the best with you and your baby. I will see you later.” I replied with a mix of happy and sad voice. I was happy because my partner would have her first baby. I knew how much she loves her baby. When she had her first baby, it would be the turning point in her life. I wished all the best to her and her lovely baby. However, I was a bit sad because in the next two months I would not have any partner for my community service.
Luckily, Alex, one of my friends in English class, helped me out about the partner, Jose Casaraez. Alex told me that Jose asked her to meet one more day to practice his GED test but she did not have time. Thus, last Wednesday, I went to the bookstore with Alex to meet her partner. I was so excited about this. I understood that it would be difficult to start all over again but I was ready for it. I was a person who always wanted to have challenges and tried my best to overcome it. That would make me become a well shaped person.
While, Alex and I were waiting for Jose to come because he told Alex that he would come about 15 minutes late, I asked her about Jose. I asked her about how he looked like, what he wanted to study and how we would teach him. I found out that it would not really difficult to teach GED but challenging. Nevertheless, he did not show up. I was disappointed - -. My first meeting with a new partner was not as I expected. However, I still looked forward to see him next week.
4 comments:
Jimmy, I know how it is when a partner doesn't show up - very frustrating! But you have a great attitude about it, I'm sure he will gain a lot from your future meetings.
Just because this meeting did go as expected, does not mean that great things are not yet to come. It seems like you had quite an impact on Clemencia's life, and I know that you will help your partner even more. Keep up the great work.
I know it's hard switching partners, but you'll end up helping them also and getting to know them. Also, I felt bad when Clemencia quit her lessons with me, but I know I helped her even in the only meeting we had with just talking and practicing English. I know you helped her even more and you have that to reflect on.
Hi Jimmy, I too am sorry that Clemencia could not continue. Your first two meetings went so well, and she learned so much when you helped her, especially with the email to her father. I hope the meetings with Jose go equally as well. Thanks for the good work. I appreciate your willingness and effort. Best, Dan W
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