Thank you to everyone who has written, called, and sent their help over the past two weeks to Piya and me. I am posting from Maine today. As Piya wrote, I am doing much better now, and am awaiting surgery at the end of the month to basically “clean out the pipes.” Be it the hot, dusty city of Hyderabad, or my uniquely complicated sinus structure, my sinuses became clogged and thus the situation.  A heavy snow storm outside today has replaced the dry dust clouds of Hyderabad, and I feel as though I have retreated to the likes of Kashmir. But I can assure you that I am Maine, as L.L.Bean flannel dots the landscape.

Piya checked in this morning and reported that both closing ceremonies at C.Ramchand Girls School and at A.P. Boys Residential School were heartfelt and rewarding for all.  Family members of students at C.Ramchand Girls School were able to attend the school, some for the very first time, to watch their daughter’s remarkable video projects. The boys at A.P. Boys Residential School showcased their brilliant work in a similar fashion, inviting teachers of their school to a public screening in the computer lab. Guests at both schools were witness to the extraordinary determination of the students that has blossomed over the past two months into courageous and talented work. Proper course completion certificates were awarded to students at both schools, while speeches were given by various members involved both directly and indirectly with The Modern Story projects. Along with many of you, I am excited to see these final video projects that will be posted following Piya’s safe return to the U.S.A. next week! Keep in touch, and keep posted.