Ask for What You Want

Time is slowly winding down.  Middle school students begin their semester exams today (today until Friday), go camping next week, will have their English Summer Camp, and will then begin their Summer vacation (July 15th thru August 22nd)........

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After asking 3 times, (yes 3!), my leave date has finally been approved.  It took so long because I decided to forgo my 14-day summer vacation so that I could leave early.  So...my this adventure will come to an end on Saturday, August 13th!  It has been nothing but God's grace and His mercy that I have been able to endure this year long journey.  More on that later......

I went to the bank today.  I've ben going to the same bank for the past year and have been working with the same lady for about the same amount of time.  Today, however, was a little different.  When I go in to take care of my banking business, she and I usually only make small talk, I make my transaction and I leave.  I went in today, tired with a headache, hoping to only be there for a short amount of time.  As she was gathering my paperwork she started to ask questions.  Then she asked for a favor, this is the short end of the conversation.

Her: "Do you think you could help me?  I know that you are busy."  This was after I told her that I work at 5 schools...
Me: "Sure. How can I help you?"
Her: "Well, do you think you could help me with my English?  You help me and I will pay you by buying you dinner or lunch."
Me: "Oh no. That's not necessary.  I will help you. No problem.  Just tell me where you want to meet and what time.  I train on Monday, Wednesday, Friday so those days won't work.
Her: "Oh great! How about Thursday? We can meet at my bank? I will call you."
Me: "Not a problem."

After our conversation I could see that she was excited.  When I informed her that I would only be here until August, her face changed, almost like she was shocked/sad/disappointed, all at the same time.  I, however, had a huge smile plastered on my face....from ear to ear!    :)