Consideration of others is a noble and universally-recognizable trait, usually most often seen and/or granted when we are comfortable and secure in our surroundings, with our own needs met.  At present, I am aware of the kind consideration of a woman who has traveled far outside of her comfort zone to a tiny foreign land, thousands of miles from her home, family and friends, for the sole purpose of sharing programs geared to protect children and adults from all forms of abuse.  She is traveling alone, six months post-surgery, out of shape, at age 67, at her own expense, simply because she believes anyone can make a difference in this world.  She is making a conscious choice to be temporarily uncomfortable in order to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves - in a society that argues, "Well, this is our culture," as if that would ever be a valid defense for the abuse of any human being, let alone a child.   While I know there are many other world citizens who actively choose to go where they are needed - and I applaud that noble consideration -  I happen to know this particular woman.  She is my mother. 

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