Today I am back into in school mentoring. I met with my little sister to start the new year. Darci is a great kid, full of so much life. It's incredible the connection that can be created between people when I once was a stranger and now i'm her big sister. Today she ran to the door the moment i arrived embracing me with a hug. it was so cute. We painted Dora and Boots. She loved it. We checked out her christmas gifts since she just received them from the office this morning. She was so excited. it melts my heart to see her so happy.
Today I seen another great little girl when I picked Darci up. Little Miss Emma. it never fails when I go to see Darci, Emma makes sure she waves and says "hiiii jeennn" for an extended period of time. She let me know she wouldn't be at the boys and girls club and how she hopes they will still have a summer camp this year. Talk about pulling on a persons heart strings. I really found myself attached to those kids from club connect but knowing I'm able to see so many of them at that school when i'm volunteering is really wonderful. The one thing I hope is that those kids know that I never once gave up on them. I know they encounter lots of people who walk in and out of their lives, i just hope they know I never wanted to walk out on them.
For this new year reflecting back on last year, I think I hold so many experiences to help me get to where I need to be. My experience with the boys and girls club is even more valuable. Growing up I was well off, I received everything i could possibly need in life and working as an after school program leader opened my eyes to the lives of others who aren't so fortunate. Those children touched my life and gave me hope for so many more possibilities to come my way. Now that is something to be thankful for.
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