I may be a woman, but I’m a doctor
I attended a local leadership training with Julie Beck (given to all Manhattan Stake & Ward leadership personnel) a few months back. She mentioned some of her experiences with women in other countries. When I read the following statement from N. Kristoff’s recent NYT column, I had a reaffirmation of the significant role women play in their respective communities.
“We are trying an experiment,” she told me. “We women in Somalia are trying to be leaders in our community.”
I think it’s always a nice exercise to ask ourselves “what have I done for society?”
I digress…
After spending years in the Holy Land, the Mister became dear friends with Sahar. I met her at our wedding celebration. She is genuinely wonderful. Her story supports our pioneering vision here at D&C.
No man is an island…
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
-John Donne
Last night I was with the Young Women in our church
They were studying the scriptures
On the streets below the window of their study room were men arguing; gun shots were fired
(the police arrived and safety was ensured)
These valiant young women decided to continue their scripture study
New Yorkers tend to do that – rise above the circumstances.