When I was chosen for this experience, I had absolutely no idea what I was in for. In the beginning, I thought that everything we would do here would only benefit the kids. Now that I’m here, I have come to realize that it is about that, and so much more. We have been working really hard, and everything is for them, but during this process I’ve learned so much about myself. I’ve learned that I am so much more capable than I have ever realized. It’s crazy how much you can accomplish when you put your heart and soul into it. The expectations set upon us here are so high, that I now actually hold myself to these standards.
Working at the orphanage has really pushed me, but it has pushed me in a way that I am now becoming a better person. We have all been put to the test, physically and mentally, but somehow we have managed to keep it together. Here I have worked harder than I’ve ever worked in my life. I’ve also had a consequence, one that I will forever be thankful for. It made me realize that every action causes a chain reaction, and that bad actions always come with consequences, so I will keep that in mind next time I’m about to do something wrong.
There have been consequences, and there have been rewards. Today I was given the most precious reward that I could ever ask for. I was sitting on the stage at the orphanage, minding my own business, when Srey Mai came along. She gave me a huge hug and made herself comfortable in my arms. She mumbled something, but I didn’t quite hear what she said. She said it again. I then realized that she was asking me to be her sister. No words are powerful enough to describe how that made me feel. I immediately said yes, and a bust of emotions came over me. This got me thinking about the work have been doing. I have said it a million times, and I will say it again. It is absolutely worth it.
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