Dream Quilt
People in the Story
A Song
Feeling Different
Living at the shelter has already given these children an understanding of what it means to "get along with others". We talked about how different we all are and how that's a good thing. We also talked about how sometimes we don't like to feel different. I popped the scarf off my head and revealed my short hair. "Sometimes I'm embarrassed because I look different, since I don't have much hair." The kids gasped and then grinned. "Your hair looks awesome!" Said one little boy. |
What Did I Learn?
It was nice to hear these kids talking about Martin Luther King. It's obvious the kids have had discussions at school or maybe with their relatives. It was encouraging to see these children, from different backgrounds, talking and sharing. "Getting along" is not always easy in a temporary shelter, but this was one of the brightest and most cooperative groups I've dealt with over the years. It's nice to know these children will be adults someday. We need them! |