We stayed one night in Saigon and left early for Long Hai - approximately a 2 hour bus ride to head to the beach where we would be getting ready to set up for our Spring Camp for 300 children.
I met Huyen that night. She was the most beautiful little 9 year old and I just wanted to take her home. When the children arrived that night we passed out supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, t-shirts and a toy. It was an emotional experience and probably the most rewarding moment for me. This was an exciting experience for these children who many have never been on a bus or been to the ocean. Here they are given a unique opportunity to be children, play, participate in games and crafts and shower...yes shower. We found out that these children were taking 3 to 4 showers a day when they arrived. It was a luxury. The girl we built the home for in the cemetary was attending the camp-it was great to see her. We were told yesterday that her home was completed as well (yeah!!!)
The next day was the camp. I have never seen such beautiful, happy, sweet and grateful children like I did at the camp.
I met Huyen that night. She was the most beautiful little 9 year old and I just wanted to take her home. When the children arrived that night we passed out supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, t-shirts and a toy. It was an emotional experience and probably the most rewarding moment for me. This was an exciting experience for these children who many have never been on a bus or been to the ocean. Here they are given a unique opportunity to be children, play, participate in games and crafts and shower...yes shower. We found out that these children were taking 3 to 4 showers a day when they arrived. It was a luxury. The girl we built the home for in the cemetary was attending the camp-it was great to see her. We were told yesterday that her home was completed as well (yeah!!!)
The next day was the camp. I have never seen such beautiful, happy, sweet and grateful children like I did at the camp.
I was in charge of crafts. It was a lot of fun. We also swam with some of the children in the South China Sea. After our swim we were told we had to go back to our hotel and jump in the chlorinated pool to kill the sea lice (very itchy!)
The evening brought the talent show where the children performed dance and sang. Catalyst also announced its winners of the art contest. Huyen was one of the winners. Her picture was titled "Cinderella".
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