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The Boy Who Wanted to Go to School
With hard work, determination, a little serendipity, and a lot of heart,
Wubetu Shimelash made it all the way from a remote region of Ethiopia
to a prominent U.S. university. This man who once fashioned sandals out
of tires now dons a fedora and impresses everyone with his positive
attitude, joyous spirit, and infectious smile. It is a story of true
success--both for him personally, and for the community that benefits
from his warm presence and talents. "'Wherever I go, I am not lost,'
Wubetu says. 'I go with my values. I try to adapt to a new culture
without losing my culture.' His values? Being happy. Being kind. Staying
positive. Working hard. And loving. 'The power of love is limitless,'
he says." Read on for more.
http://www.dailygood.org/story/2138/the-boy-who-wanted-to-go-to-school-maria-henson/
