For those of you who don't know, I work a second job at our local library. One evening a week I hold a children's story time. I love it!
Last night story time was a lost cause on all the kids that were there. I may as well have been reading to a brick wall. As I was reading, I noticed a young lady (probably college age) slip into the room and sit down quietly. Since we live in a college town, I didn't think too much of it - thinking she was observing for a class or was with one of the families who were there.
After 15 minutes, all the families had left because no one was listening. And there sat this young lady. She asked me to keep reading. Ok - feeling a little odd reading to an adult, I continued. She moved closer and sat and listened. When I finished the book, she said "I am learning English."
Lightbulb!!!!
I asked if she would like me to read another book or if she would like to look through one by herself. She asked me to read another. So I did and she stopped me to ask what different words meant. I don't think about it on a daily basis, but there are MANY things in the English language that are confusing and actually difficult to explain. We made it through and she asked if she could come again next week.
That question made me so happy and I can't wait to see her again next week.
How cool is that. Just one little thing makes a big different.
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! SO awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet - it is amazing how we can touch someone's life without even realizing it - it sounds like you may be seeing more of her - that is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny how an off feeling can turn into something so amazing.
I think of all the times I've felt a little weird, but then am glad I pushed through :)