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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A ton! I'm a lead volunteer for refugees and I work with 2-3 families at a time for several months until they get placed in temp housing and then move on to the next families that need support.

The patterns-
-They are insanely thankful for any connections and support. They go out of their way to make meals for me, make me handmade gifts, do prayers or blessings over me.
-They are so family oriented. Most are together 24/7 as they can't work right away, kids aren't enrolled in school yet, etc. They really work together and everyone pitches in to do their part.
-They abide by the rules. They will not do anything to jeopardize their chance at being here. 
-They can laugh despite everything. When I'm fumbling over their language or do something that would be considered rude/improper in the culture instead of feeling embarrassed it almost always leads to a good laugh and kind course correction.

I know this post was made tongue in cheek, but I actually have met billionaires (and responded in the other thread) but I'd take the refugees any day, everyday. Just some of the most lovely human beings I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with despite cultural and language barriers.[/quote]

Thank you for this post, the work that you do and your deep empathy.[/quote]

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