Hope, My Thoughts After Volunteering with Children in Saint Lucia

For those of you who may not know, this past month I lived in Saint Lucia volunteering at a children's home in the Eastern Caribbean. This children's home shelters children who have been neglected and/or abused. The children's ages range from 0-16 years. 

This past month has been a huge learning experience for me. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have had this opportunity.

At the beginning of my trip I was scared I wasn't going to be able to connect with the children on a personal level, and let me just say I was completely wrong. I've learned that children who have been neglected appreciate presence and the art of "giving of their time" immensely.

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