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Caitlin researches Zimbabwe and gets a pen pal
Caitlin decides to research Zimbabwe for her school. She is assigned a pen pal in Zimbabwe named Martin. -
Gifts to Martin
Martin lives in poverty and Caitlin noticed this after he really appreciated the $1 bill she sent him. She started sending him more money and shirts. This helped his family and him survive -
Poverty
Martin is expelled from school for not being able to pay for his tuition and thinks about asking Caitlin's parents for financial support. Caitlin convinces her parents to find a way to help him and they send him a care package with goods to keep them alive, and also some candy. -
9/11 terrorist attack
The U.S. was attacked by terrorists and planes crashed into the twin towers and the pentagon. Martin was concerned if Caitlin was ok because one the planes crashed in Pennsylvania, and she lives in Pennsylvania. Caitlin was ok but her parents were also concerned about the attacks. -
Caitlin meets Martin
Caitlin meets Martin for the fist time and they throw a party. Martin and Caitlin's boyfriend get along. Martin is very happy to finally meet the people that had been helping him
