However, before I tell you about those changes, let me fill you in on some events that took place years before these conventions were held ​ — events related to my childhood.
ولكن قبل ان اتحدث عن هذه التغييرات ،‏ سأتطرق الى بعض الاحداث في طفولتي ،‏ قبل سنوات من عقد تلك المحافل .‏