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This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

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Lovely. Thank you for sharing that.

You a good man, Charlie Brown

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Chris, you said everything that was necessary to put ourselves in that "learning" situation that we felt was so important for our progress. Your teacher was inspirational and demanding, two elements that are necessary when learning another language. I spent 3 yrs learning Thai, and eventually opted out as my teacher, whilst a good person, lacked the ability to inspire me or demand outcomes. I envy you for having such a person teach you a most difficult language.

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That brought me to tears. Thank you for your empathy, for sharing your knowledge & your resistance. You are an inspiration to me.

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She is teaching you how to speak Arabic and how to be a Palestinian.

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Beautiful.

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beautiful and moving. thank you. jazakumullah khayr

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My kind of woman! I too am of Eastern heritage and in spite of living in Britain for forty plus years find it difficult to cope with the tight arsed British reserve and politeness. As to you Chris, you may be unpolished, but a diamond no less. A great big sparkling diamond that lights up the world with your moral clarity expressed in language that reads like poetry. Love you. Happy birthday Ruba.

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Beautiful Chris. Brava Ruba.

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Beautiful Chris. I find the confluence of teaching and humanity truly enchanting…

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Thanks for sharing this personal experience, Chris. As you were moved to tears and the words around it, my own tears and grief flowed yet again. Your honesty and experiences over the years has meant so much to me.

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It’s wonderful when amazing people find each other. What a beautiful tribute- your teacher is an incredible woman.

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Love your writings from the heart💔❤

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A beautiful toast and thankyou. Happy Birthday to an incredible teacher!

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Heartening reflections...loved it!

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Tears to my eyes.

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