Yesterday, the group went to the center in the city to start the day off. We continued working with the kids' personal journals and sat down to work with more kids than were present the previous day. As always, the kids showed us how much fun they can have doing the simplest projects. The energy and power these kids emit is undefinable.
Later that day we went to the country organization to have our last day with these kids. It was field day, and everyone was so excited to be able to present all the activities that we've been working on for so long. Of course, it rained... but that did not phase our team, and we ended up doing all the activities inside. We took a walk to "the dump," but were not able to climb the steep hill in the rain. It was a powerful experience none the less.
It was a very emotion goodbye as we left the center and our new friends.
Our last day at the center was today, and our advisors along with the staff at the center constructed an epic pirate scavenger hunt game full of activities that allowed us to run around the city with the kids. Everyone is in consensus that today was the perfect end to an amazing week with this group of kids.
We had a reflection with the staff of the center that was both touching and inspiring. Despite the high level of sadness about leaving, our team is extremely content with all the work we were able to do this past week.
What an extraordinary and life changing experience this week has been for all of us...
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Hey guys,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to take a few minutes to say that I am pleased as a student of FGCU to see a group of young individuals dedicated to make a difference in someone's life. goodbyes are hard but I am sure you all have left your mark in every single child's heart that you all have worked with. You gave them the opportunity to be kids and share their lives with you. I look forward to story time with my roommate and my future roommate about this trip. Smile as you leave there knowing that you all have left your mark and have helped better the lives of these children and provided them with events to create stories for them to tell in the future. thats all for now.
Rach
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteYou took the word right out of my mouth, as hard as it was to hold back my and our tears. I love and miss you and will bring you here one day. This has truly been an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for all of your support; I am pleased to know that you and many others take the time to care.
Love,
Flats
I'm so proud of all of you and I can't wait to hear more and see photos.
ReplyDeleteBrandy (Tommy's Mom)