Comments on: That F.O.B. Feeling http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/ A deaf American volunteer goes to Sri Lanka to work at a school for deaf children in Matara. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:31:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Global Voices Online » Sri Lanka: Fresh Off The Boat http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5983 Global Voices Online » Sri Lanka: Fresh Off The Boat Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:35:13 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5983 [...] At Found In Ceylon, Adams talks of the F.O.B feeling, Fresh Off the Boat - and yet, picking up mannerisms and aspects of culture. Share This [...] […] At Found In Ceylon, Adams talks of the F.O.B feeling, Fresh Off the Boat - and yet, picking up mannerisms and aspects of culture. Share This […]

]]> By: Shilpa http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5634 Shilpa Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:03:46 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5634 Adam... Adam... Adam... ((shaking head)) words don't do justice here but i can't even mention how much i've enjoyed reading all of your blogs these past couple months... just going through your blogs makes me extremely proud to be an Indian deaf woman myself. and it also makes me proud of how you've really tapped into the Sri Lankan culture so well. i still have your postcard on my fridge... and everytime i see Dasani, i still think of you. i can't wait to hug your neck soon! i can't wait to sit down with you and watch you relay some stories in ASL for hours. i really can't wait... xoxo's, Shilpa Adam… Adam… Adam… ((shaking head))

words don’t do justice here but i can’t even mention how much i’ve enjoyed reading all of your blogs these past couple months… just going through your blogs makes me extremely proud to be an Indian deaf woman myself. and it also makes me proud of how you’ve really tapped into the Sri Lankan culture so well.

i still have your postcard on my fridge… and everytime i see Dasani, i still think of you. i can’t wait to hug your neck soon! i can’t wait to sit down with you and watch you relay some stories in ASL for hours. i really can’t wait…

xoxo’s,
Shilpa

]]> By: Jim http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5630 Jim Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:51:27 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5630 Adam: Good call on the ducks--cars are definitely for the toddler-types! Wow, I can't believe you are leaving tomorrow--I haven't blogged in quite a while, always thinking there would be the next one and I would then (need to follow Ginette's example of Abraham Lincoln's advise not to put off until tomorrow what you can accomplish today! We all are seeing that your incredible journey and our large picture window--thanks to you--into your experiences in Sri Lanka are closing. But as Liz noted this journey--and I use that term not only becasue you lietrally have traveled half-way 'round the world and throughout Sri Lanka but also because the inner journey you've been on has been so evident, and affecting and beautiful--will be a gift that continues to unwrap itself throughout your life. I think you have lived deeply and contributed profoundly! The wonderful positive changes at your school sound amazing and will continue to make an impact and be effective for quite awhile. That's "bricks and mortar", important stuff to be sure, but I'm certain they don't approach the intangible impact you've had on your students and everyone with whom you've had a chance to spend"quality time." Time is one very limted resource, and we are so proud of how much you have given, happy that you have recived so much in return. We love all that you do and you are. Safe travels back! Love, Uncle Jim, Peg and the boyz Adam: Good call on the ducks–cars are definitely for the toddler-types!

Wow, I can’t believe you are leaving tomorrow–I haven’t blogged in quite a while, always thinking there would be the next one and I would then (need to follow Ginette’s example of Abraham Lincoln’s advise not to put off until tomorrow what you can accomplish today!

We all are seeing that your incredible journey and our large picture window–thanks to you–into your experiences in Sri Lanka are closing. But as Liz noted this journey–and I use that term not only becasue you lietrally have traveled half-way ’round the world and throughout Sri Lanka but also because the inner journey you’ve been on has been so evident, and affecting and beautiful–will be a gift that continues to unwrap itself throughout your life.

I think you have lived deeply and contributed profoundly! The wonderful positive changes at your school sound amazing and will continue to make an impact and be effective for quite awhile. That’s “bricks and mortar”, important stuff to be sure, but I’m certain they don’t approach the intangible impact you’ve had on your students and everyone with whom you’ve had a chance to spend”quality time.” Time is one very limted resource, and we are so proud of how much you have given, happy that you have recived so much in return.

We love all that you do and you are. Safe travels back!

Love,
Uncle Jim, Peg and the boyz

]]> By: clare allen http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5627 clare allen Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:19:33 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5627 As always a joy to get your updates! Your stories make me laugh out loud. Conversely some of your observations often re-inforce my sense of exasperation. The toys, books etc. in glass cabinets did it for me this time!!! Why, why, why?? Thanks again. Much love, Clare.x Were the photos OK? As always a joy to get your updates!
Your stories make me laugh out loud. Conversely some of your observations often re-inforce my sense of exasperation. The toys, books etc. in glass cabinets did it for me this time!!! Why, why, why??
Thanks again.
Much love,
Clare.x

Were the photos OK?

]]> By: Marilyn http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5626 Marilyn Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:23:14 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5626 Adam, I'm an FOB everywhere I go. Mickey uses the term "You think I just got off the turnip truck." That must be a OTT... Thanks for another great story...I'm looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing so much more. We're looking forward to your homecoming. See you soon. Love, Marilyn Adam,
I’m an FOB everywhere I go. Mickey uses the term “You think I just got off the turnip truck.” That must be a OTT…
Thanks for another great story…I’m looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing so much more. We’re looking forward to your homecoming.
See you soon.
Love,
Marilyn

]]> By: sasha ponappa http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5609 sasha ponappa Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:39:04 +0000 http://www.foundinceylon.com/2007/06/22/that-fob-feeling/#comment-5609 adam... oh lord.. so you're a FOB now, hmm? LOVELY! now I have someone who I can share my FOB antics with. just yesterday someone accused me of shaking my head in one too many directions, and I just couldnt explain it. it would be soooo good to have you home, and we need to eat at an indian/sri lankan resturant (although theres nothing like authentic homemade food) and swap tales. as always.. its a JOY to read your blog. love, sash adam…

oh lord.. so you’re a FOB now, hmm? LOVELY! now I have someone who I can share my FOB antics with. just yesterday someone accused me of shaking my head in one too many directions, and I just couldnt explain it. it would be soooo good to have you home, and we need to eat at an indian/sri lankan resturant (although theres nothing like authentic homemade food) and swap tales.

as always.. its a JOY to read your blog.

love,
sash

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