All of got to say about today is WOW!!! I don't think I've ever worked so hard in one day. We arrived at the orphanage at about 8:00am. When we got there all the kids (300 of them) lined the street and started clapping for us (almost made me cry). We worked till 8:00 that night. The children are so sweet and grateful. Today made me realize what a spoiled little brat I am, and that I should stop whining about whatever is going on in my life!!
The kids are the from the families of the indigenous people of Vietnam. These children wouldn't have any opportunity of an education if it was not for COPI. The families send them from villages around SaPa. I couldn't imagine not being without my parents at the age of 8.
To make kinda a long story short. We ended the night passing out notebooks for school and they sang us a song (which did make me cry). After the song, they lined up again and said goodbye. This trip has already changed my life and I am truely grateful for it: )
Graduation
13 years ago
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Lizzie, I am so jealous!! I cant wait till next year and hope you go again with me. I sure miss you in our clinical group. We start ob and it looks like it will lots of fun. Hope you have tons more fun and awsome experiences. Love Jamie
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