(Sorry, the pics are so scattered. The first three were taken on our walk home, and the last 2 are of Galong working on his drawing)Today was one of those days when my heart was opened just a wee bit more than it was the day before.
Jodie and I spent the morning teaching and working with Dew. I can’t remember if I mentioned her before, but we are working with her in preparation for university. So this teaching is predominately ESL. We also hashed out the schedule, trying to fit a lot of ESL into the mix. Originally we thought we would be teaching some kindergarten, but the students have their summer break in March and April. So we will be spending a couple of weeks teaching Kindergarden but the rest of our teaching will be one on tutoring and group ESL classes with children and adults. When the children are on break we will be running activities similar to summer camp. They will be activities that the kids wouldn’t regularly get access to. I think I’m going to teach a little piano, maybe a little bracelet making and Jodie and I plan on running some sports and rec activities. Anyways, enough with the boring stuff.
In the afternoon, we spent time with Galong, he is a special individual who in the first moments that we met him, came up to us and gave us the biggest hug. He hangs out here at Mercy 4 (the boy’s orphanage) and also in the graphic arts room at the Mercy Centre. He spends time in there everyday and draws the same picture over and over again. He has been drawing the same picture for a few years now. As I watched him sketch his beloved picture, I was captivated. In a drawer not far away, holds a collection of the exact same picture. Imagine that.
Jodie and I spent the morning teaching and working with Dew. I can’t remember if I mentioned her before, but we are working with her in preparation for university. So this teaching is predominately ESL. We also hashed out the schedule, trying to fit a lot of ESL into the mix. Originally we thought we would be teaching some kindergarten, but the students have their summer break in March and April. So we will be spending a couple of weeks teaching Kindergarden but the rest of our teaching will be one on tutoring and group ESL classes with children and adults. When the children are on break we will be running activities similar to summer camp. They will be activities that the kids wouldn’t regularly get access to. I think I’m going to teach a little piano, maybe a little bracelet making and Jodie and I plan on running some sports and rec activities. Anyways, enough with the boring stuff.
In the afternoon, we spent time with Galong, he is a special individual who in the first moments that we met him, came up to us and gave us the biggest hug. He hangs out here at Mercy 4 (the boy’s orphanage) and also in the graphic arts room at the Mercy Centre. He spends time in there everyday and draws the same picture over and over again. He has been drawing the same picture for a few years now. As I watched him sketch his beloved picture, I was captivated. In a drawer not far away, holds a collection of the exact same picture. Imagine that.
Later in the afternoon we visited the adult AIDS patients. We attempted to communicate with our little amount of Thai. To be humbled is an understatement. In those moments, you are reminded that life is short and a gift that should never be taken lightly. A woman that we talked with during our visit offered to make us each bracelets. We promised her that we would visit tomorrow and everyday that followed. A promise we intend to keep.
Jodie and I walked with two little boys back to Mercy Centre. We had a great time with the boys. These boys are so street smart and have been exposed to so much at such a young age but yet they are just like little boys in Canada. They hold hands when they cross the street, they love to race and giggle at funny faces. In this moment, the language difference disappeared and we were able to love on the boys without saying a word.
Jodie and I walked with two little boys back to Mercy Centre. We had a great time with the boys. These boys are so street smart and have been exposed to so much at such a young age but yet they are just like little boys in Canada. They hold hands when they cross the street, they love to race and giggle at funny faces. In this moment, the language difference disappeared and we were able to love on the boys without saying a word.
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Wow, it sounds like you and Jodie are already making an amazing impact on their lives and them on yours! Keep spreading your happiness!
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