for my first day of MPUC Youth Mission work I went along with Jack, Hannah P, Maddy, Rose and Will to work at a day program for K-4 aged kids. They had a rain cancelled field trip and put together a day that involved breakfast served by us, group games followed by a discussion of music and then a songwriting excercise. I was astounded by the things these children came up with. More games then we made PBJ's for lunch. For the afternoon we went to a movie. The challenge there was herding.
What I found today was that the conditions these children experienced in their daily lives did nothing to dim the joy they felt in learning and play. Children are truly resilient and thrive given the smallest encouragement. It was a privilege to have been a part of their day.
John S (the newbie)
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Good thing for those children that they found someone like you. Someone who will care for them.
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