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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
 Hellooooo! I'm back frm Batam:D 5 days of my life well spent bringing joy to other ppl's life. Batam days have been fun and enjoyable. I've learnt a lot from this 5 days, probably lessons and values that will follow me for life. During this trip, we went to 5 orphanages- Viran, Gracia, Bethesda, Kalifatulah and St Theresa. We helped the kids to dress their wounds, taught them simple English and also celebrated their birthday with them:) I have to say that kids there are really very appreciative of what they have. Even if they do not have parents and do not lead a luxurious life, they still have a beaming smile to welcome people and things to their life. This is something that we people nowadays fail to do. We are too used to complaining about what we don't have, sulking over what we can't do, but think back at these kids, they're still smiling and hopeful about their tomorrow. Thank God that these kids have extraordinary courage. There's this girl at one of the orphanages with this super deep cut on toe. We asked her if it's painful she pondered and said no. Then we helped her to dress her wound and when the antiseptic contact with a wound she cringed a little, and when we asked her if it's painful, she smiled and said no. What amazing courage a 6 year old child can have. If it's me, I'll probably scream in pain? I really feel rather embarrassed like often I'm crying over the slightest things, sad over the minor issues and such and their so brave. This really makes me ponder about what are the real priorities of my life as of now. I really really hope I'll go back to the orphanages one day with my own capability, I'll do something more for them:) |
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