Wow! The trip is almost over. Every second I had with the children changed my life. This has been a wonderful experience to teach and help all of the children. Seeing how they live in the poorest conditions but still have a positive attitude is amazing. Most of the children’s parents will sedate them with medications, lock them in the closet, and/or do not feed them for days straight. We are all humans and should be treated like one too.

         Yesterday we had a fiesta at the school. It was filled with happiness, sorrow, and anger. We danced, smashed a piñata, ate and of course said our good byes to all the children. It was so hard to let go of all the hugs. Tears dripped down my face as each hug slipped away. On the bus they go.there is no words to explain how much I love the children. I will never see them again but I will always remember them in my heart.

         I hope I will always be in their hearts as well, helping them through the hard times, while remembering the good times. May all my prayers impact their lives. Every meal I eat, I will think of them. The kisses and hugs I got from the children will always warm me with love, and never leave me. I will always remember them and love them.