Breaking Bread

Posted on 12 May 2008 - 21:50

I arrived at The Drop In Centre today just as the kids were having dinner - a thick piece of bread and water.

The first thing one of the boys did before even taking a bite was to offer some of his bread to me. I do not know the last time this boy had a proper meal. Of course I declined telling him that he must keep it all for himself to which he replied that as we are friends he really wants to share with me....... how incrediby humbling!

This is just a typical example of the display of generosity from a lot of the children I have met here. They are often concerned for my safety....holding my hand to cross the road, telling me the places I must not go and always asking how I am. They will never know the impact they have had on me and how much I have learnt from them.

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Christine

19 May 2008 - 21:47

Dear Susan,

thank you so much for sharing these moving experiences and your emotions. whilst i am reading your lines i I feel the same like you: us volunteers can learn so much from these children who possess so much love and generousity because they live for each other - something people over here often forget. i know that you will also have an impact on their life for giving all your love, care and strength.your reports are very impressive.

take care,

Christine

Name: Susan Connolly

Volunteered at Umthombo from 28 Apr 2008 to 24 May 2008

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