looking back

The past 18 months have been difficult trying to raise the money and preparing for the trip but they were so worth it. seeing how glad the children were to see us and how happy they were when we finished painting the school and the music room was amazing. Basically spending 2 weeks painting was tedious at times but the children and the rest of the team got you through it. I think it is safe to say that most of the team don’t want to see a paint brush and paint for a long time. The people i went with were just amazing. Being ill and being thousands of miles away from home isn’t the best thing in the world but the team were so caring and supporting and i thank them for looking after me.
Taking all the children on a field trip was stressful especially nomads but they were great. All of the children had so much fun and so did we! Trying to keep them safe on the play equipment was difficult and there was a few injuries but they were all just having so much fun. Its sad to think that they probably wont go top a sports center or museum again but knowing that we took them to one makes you feel so much better.
What pcf do is amazing not only do they provide education they also provide food and cleanliness. Jane walker is an amazing person for what she set up i cant even imagine the strength and determination it must of took to build a school and provide education to the poorest of poor.
Seeing the conditions these kids lived in was difficult, i would not be able to cope living in them. The families on the dumpsites are just strong. Living in conditions like that raising a family, working and trying to get food must be exhausting. And still being able to smile at the end of the day and be happy is amazing and for that i commend them.
Saying goodbye was probably one of the hardest things i will ever have to do.Knowing that in a couple of hours i was going to be walking out of the door onto to the coach and leaving to most likely never returning was heartbreaking.Knowing the difference we had made to a group of children helped.The assembly they put on was amazing and it showed how talented they are. By the time we left there wasn’t a dry eye in the school. I didn’t really hit me that we that we were leaving until one of my friends ran up to me hugged me so tight and said bye i’m going to miss you.
through out the past 18 months there were many time i didn’t think i could do it. If it wasn’t for my parents i would of dropped out and would of regretted it for the rest of my life and for that i thank them. They supported me through out and believed in me when i didn’t believe in myself and helped me and the rest of the group change peoples lives and change our lives.
I would also like to thank all the teacher for choosing me for this live changing experience. it must of been so stressful for them and mr berry to arranged this trip and choose the people to take.
so thankyou

Amber