The teachers in my classrooms yesterday were Edgar, Mirna, and Lydia. They teach the children that are deaf. At first I just sat in the corner taking a little bit of notes and kinda getting the scoop of what was going on, and what they were teaching. Karlina and I taught some english, math, and definitely learned and grew within the day on both sides. I am so proud that I understand and can have an actual conversation in sign language. I also learned new words in spanish and in sign language. Now I'm going to tell you a story that brings happy, sad, and emotional tears to my eyes. I've talked about Sulima before and like I said she is the biggest sweetheart of all time - so are the other kids of course. But I know that each hug and each kiss, means more than just a hug and a kiss. Its love. Love is a very strong word. Love is Sulima's therapy, her medication, and her cure to sadness for anything going on in her life. I mean she gets absolutely no love at home, the only love and happiness she gets is at the school. It's like her place to escape. Knowing that kids back home and around the world don't want to go to school makes me confused because here all they want to do is go to school. Everyday they look forward to it. And like I've said before, it's like their place to escape. It is a place that they know and understand that people do care and love them and that they are accepted.
The school teaches the boys life skills everyday, like gardening and cleaning. So that when they grow up they will be able to get a job. I find that so inspiring and to know that they will grow up to succeed in so many ways, it's amazing. Today I was in Yahoska's class and there were two children. Their names are Jesus, who is blind, and Joshua, who is blind and deaf. Jesus is the smartest kid in almost everything and so is Joshua. Jesus and I worked on multiple things, for example: math, english, feeling shapes and objects and naming what they are. Then kinda just played with play-doe. Jesus has a heart of gold, he is blessed with such a great family. He improved tremendously today. First of all there was no outlet in the room where he could plug in his piano. So we went to an open room that had an outlet as a reward for accomplishing his counting and english skills. Jesus and I shared a very beautiful moment that will stick with me forever. We went and played the piano, and since I have experience with the piano, it felt so good to teach him new things because he loves music - loves it. Joshua is super adorable. He was very playful and he knew I was there. We played with makeshift instruments and it was so heartwarming to see the connection. Later on today, Alex our awesome transporter and Jesus, the schools groundskeeper, came in and fixed up an outlet for the piano. Words can't explain Jesus's happiness. He kept repeating to me " Piano tomorrow Alexis, piano tomorrow Alexis". My heart was overwhelmed with joy and we also both jumped with joy.
I am so thankful for this opportunity. I'm at a loss for words for my thankfulness These kids are teaching me so much it's incredible! I learn new stuff from these children everyday. Because of that it's going to help me later on in life and help me to pass it on - almost like a domino affect. My life has already changed.
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
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