Vahid is our new favorite friend. Jason met him last semester at Arizona State University. He was in most of the same classes. He moved here to Phoenix in July, same as us, from Iran, not same as us. This man is very, very smart and very, very kind. Jason was seriously lost in one of the courses he had to take and Vahid helped him almost every day get through it. He tutored him. Jason tried to pay him or buy him lunch numerous times and he always refused. We love Vahid! Not just because of the help he so graciously gives to Jason, but because he has become a dear friend to our whole family.
We've had him over for dinner a couple times, but back in December we invited him to go see the Mesa Temple lights with us. Whenever my boys see Vahid, they immediately start climbing all over him. He's always so sweet and brings a treat for each of the kids every time we see him.
Vahid has a great sense of humor and we love learning how to say new words in Persian. We talk about his family a lot and traditions they have in Iran. He and Jason have had many talks about religion and the differences in our beliefs. He attends Institute with Jason once a week.
WE LOVE VAHID!
2 comments:
That's awesome-the Persian culture is so beautiful. My great-aunt married an Iranian, and so we've learned a lot about the culture through her. Vahid sounds so generous--happy that Jason was able to meet him, and to have him as a part of your life there.
What a cool friend! That's so fun for your kids.
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