Stage 5: Acceptance

[mt830]

It’s been a bizarre couple of days. I feel like I’ve been going through the five stages of grief as I deal with my move to Samoa. I’ve dealt with Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression since I’ve been here. In addition, I’ve been quite worried about the bombing going on in Haifa. As strange as it sounds, I wish I were working there. I guess

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[julesapunk]

i totally feel you on wanting to be there even though its dangerous. It's good to know i'm not the only crazy one who feels like this. As far as life in samoa, i wrote you a long email. it will probably go out today or tomorrow with the email send receive from the Zinder account. I love you and am thinking about you a lot.
You are where you belong. Don't worry, you can climb these mountains, just give it time.

[doryinoz]

hey you - yeah, it's a strange connection we have to haifa, huh? i actually only found out this afternoon as a part of a general announcement that haifa had been affected directly at all. only some of the volunteers here know i'm a baha'i or that i grew up in israel. and hardly anyone knows about haifa. it's interesting. it was the only time i've cried this whole time, as i see others w/homesickness or w/their language and host family struggles. and the country director was the one person who came upon me so vulnerable.

any way. i feel you. believe me when i say, i'm sending the biggest hugs your way. all my love, you!

[gardenhappy]

Big hugs and lots of support coming your way from us in Nova Scotia. Hang in there, petite. You are right that the only way to learn is to do things you have never done before. Most people feel unworthy of the challenges such as you are facing, but I am certain you will succeed.

Love,
Mom and Dad