Gujo High School

One of my most memorable moments was in the classroom of the handsome, young men pictured here. The teacher spoke very good English and invited a few U.S. teachers who were observing to speak to these young men. I asked how old they were and several of them were my son, Matthew's, age - 17. I spoke to them from a mother's heart - that my wish for them was for a world with no more war and that they and my son could grow up to live their lives in a world of peace. I shared that I thought programs like the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund were a wonderful way to get people from other parts of our world to meet. I shared that it is much, much harder to go to war with people once you have looked into their eyes. I found these young men very respectful and I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet them all. Thank you, sensei, for inviting me to talk with your class.