I see the kids grow....

this is to say thank you very much to the 16 kids that had helped on monday or/and tuesday evening/night....in total it was nearly 6 hours... and i know none of them would dream of asking for cip... it wouldnt even cross their mind at all...

honestly i had been quite worried about this task for various reasons...... i was really very relieved to see them all packed and ready.
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but more than this relief is the joy and pride to see the kids grow... i dont understand alot of their lives anymore, but it made me happy to see them considerate and helpful; working with initiative, plan, thought and coordination.

i observed alot of things:

The leaders among them, whilst still having 'the lead' now subsumed as a team; one does not see the dominance, like it had been 2 years ago... (some of them are helping for the third time...)

The way the teams worked, differently but reaching the same end ;

Coordination within each team checking one another without 'criticalness';

NO show of tension, irritation or temper;

Cheerfulness and enjoyment in what they do; the accommodation and understanding that comes with the years of doing things together;

The carefulness and attitude of accountability....
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there is a wise saying that goes "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts". Many heard of this, but very very few really understands it. This can only happen when there is true leadership and team spirit. And this is very rare....

to the kids who helped, maybe it was just 2 evenings( nites) of doing something else other than study time. What they did not realise is that each such experience helps each of them to be better team players; and give insight to coordinating complexities; and nurture leadership in everyone.

when i see this naturally exudes from them..... i feel very happy.... it is not just seeing them grow... it is seeing them grow meaningfully...

it is therapeutic to be with the kids......i learnt alot just observing them...

thanks alot for two lovely evenings of joyful company...... :)