Day 5
One of the most rewarding feelings in the entire world is
knowing you have positively impacted a
child’s life, and that neither you or them will ever forget. Today I was able
to teach the Cambodian children that live in the slums English and help them
read and write. Every single time they said a word and got it right they would
smile and ask for more help. Every child I saw today is so eager to learn. Some
of the children are actually better at speaking English than their teacher is,
which is why it is such a big help for us to be able to take the children to
the next level, and teach the teacher too. We were able to help the children read
books in English in the library and really focus on pronouncing every word. I
wish that everyone in the world would have the drive to learn that these kids
do; in order to go to school in Cambodia, you really have to want it. These
children inspire me and make me want to do better, live every day in the
moment, and focus on the good things in life.
Day 6
Progress has been made on the girls’ house!! We worked on it
for most of the day today: setting the bricks, starting the roof, and finishing
the wood work. The girls would sit and watch us for a while, looking at their
new house being built. They would laugh, and smile, and cheer our name whenever
we would nail something or saw something. It was so rewarding that the girls
were excited about their new house being built and they made it fun and easy
even though it was hot and sweaty. I actually love doing manual labor because
it is the most accomplishing feeling after you are done. We have already gotten
so far and seeing the final piece almost done is so amazing. I can’t wait for the moment when we show the
girls’ their new house, and they can see all the hard work we have put into it.
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