Conbon64: Laptop

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Laptop

Well, my laptop, my pictures, all my hard work from school, my resume, my 60 page Ukraine journal is all gone. A parent of the children that I teach here in Ukraine had the courage to go into the empty kitchen while I was teaching his child and take my laptop. Unbelievable. All is well, I will be home soon with my family.

I have spurts of sadness because of my passion for photography, but overall, I know that everything will be alright. I know who I am and I know that God knows me...simple enough I guess.

I will admit though, that I have no desire to write the most current events down on paper!

love always,
connie colleen

1 comment:

AnnaDecember 16, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Shut up?!? I cant believe someone would do that while you were doing something for their child. Do you know who it was? Got get it! ha ha Im sorry babe. That is a bummer but you are great as always and have a positive attitude! Love you
Hope you have a fabulous christmas with your family!
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