Well it is almost one week since we returned and what a week it has been! It has been wonderful to share our stories and adventures with family and friends and yet not be able to really articulate what this experience has been. When you talk to people that have been there, they get what we can't say.
Jet lag has been one of the hardest thing for us. I was told that it takes one day for every hour of time difference - so that is putting us at around 11 days ... arrrgggg. It was way worse coming back than going and I look forward to getting past 4 am!!
Did I accomplish what I set out to do for Douglas College? That and more - no question! I continue to receive emails every day from one or several of those who were part of the workshops as they continue to share their experiences lived with new information and always "when are you coming back?" My answer, taken from Onika's evaluation at the Mumbai workshop.. " Dear Kathie, If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime. You have made fishermen of us all, nourishing us with knowledge and food for thought." This is what I feel I have accomplished and as much as I would go back to do this again, I left my fishing gear with Dr Vijaya in Hyderbad. I know she will also be making fishermen throughout India and Douglas College will continue to be well represented.
I would like to thank our Dean, Mike Tarko, for his support in helping to make this happen and I look forward to sharing my "brag book" with Health Sciences and anyone else who might want to listen!!
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Kathie, Just read your entire blog. Loved it. I would love to see photos, please post some when you have a chance.
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE A BLOG!!! I can't tell you how excited that makes me! Sooo looking forward to getting caught up on all your adventures.
ReplyDeleteLove you! Think of you more than you know. (xo)