“I can help people who do not speak English when they need help the most.”
Something I love is I am bilingual, so I speak Spanish. I can help people who do not speak English when they need help the most.
I've had some of them tell me, you know, "It's a, it's a blessing, you know, that you're able to help people out these days and translate when needed." Touches me.
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