Cycle of Life Continues...

Yesterday, I received an email from ES & PFS announcing the birth of their daughter this past Sunday. Am very excited for them, especially for their move to Bangalore where ES will be working in microfinance.

Today, I received an email with news that my Great Aunt had passed away peacefully in her sleep this past Saturday. My 98-year-old Great Aunt was an amazing woman -- smart, strong-willed, feisty even. She fought to remain independent up until the very last days of her incredibly meaningful life; she was always inspiring everyone around her (including myself) to aspire to do more and to give back. And so, it didn't really surprise me to learn that one of her grandchildren, EH, is one of the founders of Village Children's Fund, an organization set up 2 years ago to build schools in remote areas of China starting in Guizhou province. Great Aunt herself founded a school in Chongqing back in World War II, which is still in operation today. It's wonderful to see her legacy continuing through the generations.