education.

Living in the land of opportunity- we have it so good! Yesterday my brilliant husband graduated with his masters degree. Of course we are all so happy, and so proud of him... He is blessed with not only intelligence, but opportunities! We grow up here, and in so many other parts of the world, going to school because that's just what kids do after breakfast three quarters of the year. It's easy to take our education for granted. To see it as a bit of a chore, and a lot of a bore. But it's a bit chilling to think of the primitive and dangerous world we'd be trying to survive without educated people. Lives are saved, and made healthier and happier every minute because someone learned how to help make it so.
A few years ago I read about a mountain-climber from Montana who was separated from his group in the Himalayas and happened upon a remote village where people took care of him until he could go home. Naturally he offered to do something in return for their life-saving kindness, and what did they request? Education and medical care. He started raising funds, and helping to provide just that. It's an inspiring and true story, and my Cub-Scouts collected pennies to contribute. It's eye-opening to see the stark contrast in levels of appreciation for learning between those who have it, and those who need it.
I thank Heaven for education, and that it's spreading to those who want it, including my children, my husband, and I. And for prophets and apostles who teach us how essential it is for us to learn all we can, to train our minds and hands to work, and to appreciate and share knowledge as a precious gift.

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