As I was reading and checking the reflection papers of my students in LS 407 the other day, I was touched by their simple experiences of being with the pupils of Tambo School. They really appreciated the ICARE program I made for them. It is indeed true that doing service to others in our own little way gives us genuine joy in our hearts. I am posting the reflections of Raizza and Clarisa for others to read and be touched, be inspired by their simple words.
Last week, Thursday was announced to be holiday. Thursday is the day when we go to other school and meet my class for CARE. When we had no classes, we also had no CARE and because of that I really missed my class. I suddenly realized that I am attached to the kids. I really want to be more close to them. I really want to see them smiling at me, answering my questions, participating actively, and waving goodbye at me with the hope of seeing me again.
---Raizza Mayo of LS 407
To be very honest, I am very self-centered and stubborn person. Being the youngest in the family and having all the adults’ attention to me…. When I was a child I always threw tantrums if I don’t get what I want… As I grew up, I slowly grew mature and opened my eyes to many things... I realized that it’s the right time to leave my old ways behind.
Especially now that we have our CARE and I get to interact with less fortunate children more, who rarely get their needs and much more their wants; I have realized that I should be grateful to my parents for providing me with my basic needs and my lavish luxuries: gadgets, high-quality education, everyday necessities and such. I should also be thankful to God for every single, beautiful thing He gave me from the moment I first took a breath up to now, fourteen years later.
---Clarisa Reyes of LS 407
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