Never in my entire life have I been so disgusted and filled with joy, over the coarse of two days. We learned of the genocide and brutality of the Khmer Rouge and how it effected the entire country, in both the past and present. We visited the S-21 Prison and one of the hundreds of killing fields, used by the Khmer Rouge; I have never been so incredibly shocked and disgusted, the very thought makes me sick to my stomach.
After our tour of the killing fields we were lucky enough to go to the orphange and meet the most amazing children. They have the ability to see to good in people, and the beauty of the world and each situation. They live each day as if it were their last and are thankful for everything they have, and it's honestly the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, and filled me with hope and joy. It was sureal to know the kids remembered my sister and to meet the children who had changed her life and who have begun to change mine as well.
Today we cleaned the orphanage and de-loused the each child's hair. Nothing will bring you closer to a person than de-loucing them! The kids taught me more about love, life, and laughter, than I've learned in 16 years. I can now say I've experienced two types of monsoons; the type that weather brings that drenches you in water and turns the streets into rivers, and the type the children bring that shower you in everlasting love and affection.
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