Volunteerism has always been apart of my life, but Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) and Key Club put me in groups with likeminded people that allowed this activity become a bigger party of my identity.
This card was given to me after a presentation that was very moving.
Amazing motivational speaker. Here on vacation and leaving with so much more after listening to him. No such thing as “I’m just” Everyone is unique and can make a difference. Everyone has a purpose.
Hi everyone my name is marwo sougue. I want to share my story and how it was really hard adjusting to a new country. I am 17 years old who grew up in Djibouti. But know I live in Portland Maine. I first came to the United State on 28 April 2017. washington D.C my first place and then I took Another airplane to Chicago. I spend 3 weeks there and directly come to Maine. june 2017 I start school on may 31 I went to the Maine Youth leadership that is when Make I new change In my Life. I learned a lot of things there. first, when I went I was extremely shy about speaking English. Cause when I went there I was only 1 years so imagine guys learning only years English and then went to spot where everyone is speaking English Perfectly. I wasn't talking with someone the first day but little by little I was trying and the whole days we spend there we had some people who were giving us speech and who lives works. a lot of people asked me how come you went to MYL while you only spend one year and you don" even understand that much English. I really appreciate learning English. I was spending my whole time my watching youtube English beginners and that is my who is writing my own story On June 17, 2018. I am really proud of my self Being here and now 4 different languages fluently . and I want more. I can't forget Maine Youth Leadership and what It taught me. Love you guys. If you guys me to contact more about my life call 207 632 6736 or follow me on instagram or Messenger. Marwo Qali Abdoul gabr sougue.
I am a 60 year old grandma of four grandchildren. 3 boys and 1girl. I have a son and daughter. And a dog named Reagan. I am a Supports Coordinator who supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. I live in Red Lion, PA.
I feel that serving and encouraging one another is a part of my DNA. It is in the small moments that life happens.
I started working at a company and became a go to person for one of our outside rep firms. This particular rep firm was family owned by a father and his two children Steve and Sarah. Became really close to this family/business when I would begin to travel to see them as their field engineer. Later Sarah had sent a care package for my youngest soon who had been struggling with life in the hospital. We became close to the point of playing golf together in China and even attending a church together in China during company meetings. Years down the road Sarah had developed a cancerous tumor in the brain. She fought so hard and always remained super positive and took the battle in a new direction. We all wore her 'be a warrior' wrist bands. I had seen her several times after, sometimes by surprise. She passed away and left us in late 2015. It took a lot from us. I continued to visit the area and her family business. Always remaining positive. This last visit, her brother Steve suggested we go visit her at her burial site. We visited her for a while, he and I in complete reverence. Then for a while we went and visited the adoration chapel. It was such a touching experience. Steve and his Dad took me the last day to the airport for my flight home. We talked about general business on the way. As I shook their hands and said goodbye, Steve handed me the 'Significance' book and said it was for me. Later in the airport and on the plane I finished the book. It touched me by the story but also by the way this family thinks of me and my actions when we are together. I wish for this card to make its way to every one that touches my life as I make my way through this world. -Michael