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I
also hope that the children who had participated in this
project enjoyed themselves and had brought back fond
memories. Not forgetting to thank the local sponsor for
delicious Thai foods. However, I felt that the event is
too short for the children to learn on the objectives,
but I do understand that this is just the beginning of
the entire objectives for the children to pick up along
the life journey.
Other than personal gains, I have better understanding
about the disadvantages children in Thailand as well as
better understanding of Thai’s youth. This is so much
different if I would have to compare with the children
in Brunei and Singapore where I rendered my volunteer
works.
These children required more attention from the home or
organization as most of them could be homeless and or
their families could not provide adequate care
especially the physically challenge children.
The entire program not only give them joys, knowing new
people and overwhelmed foods that I believe the children
will remember for life. I also noticed the strength of
these children in some of the activities they are good
at. It’s a pity that not being able to communicate with
them in Thai so that I could learn better on their
background and share a different view with these
children.
On
the other hand, it was wonderful to see despite the
language barrier all of us have fun. It is the care that
one has given or showered that made the bond closer
which we had achieved one of the objective of this
project.
I
believe that the children could also learn and bring
back some knowledge from this project. One of the
volunteer initiated to ‘re-use’ cup which was a good
idea that I think we should also taught the children and
staff to apply. Being environment friendly should be
instilled during younger age irregardless where they are
coming from.
I
am also glad to see the good teamwork that was
contributed among the volunteers. Not to mention the
wonderful entertainment that the young and energetic
Thais are bringing. That had indeed brightened up the
atmosphere and bringing wonderful smiles from the
children and staff.
Which I think that if we could gather this group of
volunteers again for the next or future project that
would indeed bring lots of joy. Their warm and outgoing
personalities influenced a lot to the children and
teenagers; their positive attitude hopefully will impact
the children as well.
Nothing is permanent and all the happy moments had to
come to an end. From getting to know them, to play
together and to say “good bye” was really hard
especially for the children as well as for me. Many
times I hold back my tears but when the naïve children
waved and say bye, I just lost control.
The project is a reflection of our life, for what we
have and for what we could give. A simple task like
wearing a shoes is so easy for most of us, but it may be
so difficult for the physically challenge child that
needs to take almost an hour to wear her shoes. But how
many people could really appreciate of what they have,
something for everyone to ponder! I am also inspired by
the presidents’ life concept, “Less is More”.
Lastly, thank you for the warm hospitality that all the
management and staff have provided.
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