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Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace - World Blog - msnbc.com

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By Stephanie Himango, NBC News Producer
"It's the first time for us to come to Beijing!" exclaimed sixteen-year-old Su Man Ye, eyes smiling through her tiny glasses. Petite and energetic, she appeared younger than her years.

How fantastic an experience and opportunity for these girls. I dread goodbyes myself, even when reuniting is almost guaranteed.
So much of our opportunities are the result of our own social mobility and arena in which to make choices, get on a plane or bus with our own money, and steer our own future.

These opportunities are so few and far between for these young women.. thank goodness it was given.
They need more opportunities like this one - more long-term possibilities and cause for hope for something beyond occasional moments of happiness. We all need that.