The Refugee Children
The children have recently arrived from refugee camps due to insurgents in their country who have targeted teachers and schools to destroy. These poor kids have probably seen things we will never see in our lifetimes. Four schools in our district are going to see an influx of families from that country, my school being one of them. The two children whom sat before me were wide eyed and trembling, both had burst into tears when they were in their classrooms. Imagine the cuture shock of having grown up in a camp and going to a new country so different from your own? Myself and another teacher brought them into a small room to try to calm them down. My friend brought them items which the school stocks to feed the kids that are on a lunch program. Soon the table was filled with various food and through sign language and facial expressions we convinced the children to try some items. With me was one of my students who has autism and he too showed compassion for them. He showed them how to use the straws from the drink boxes and how to stick them in. The little girl squeezed the juice box so tight it spilt all over her shirt. The little boy with the disability leaned over at that moment and offered her his paper towel. Although he didn't speak to her as he rarely speaks to anyone but myself at school..the little girl who doesn't speak but a few words of English smiled at him. He gave a faint smile back. I just wanted to smile and cry at the same time..it was very touching. A smile can go a long way! Marianne and the boys |
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| It is such a hard world we live in Marianne, makes me sad. Too few people to do too much. |
| I cannot even imagine how hard it must be on them.
I hope their transition gets easier. |
| yup. it only takes a smile......sigh......
how did the kids do the rest of the week? |
| Poor kids.
I hope that they feel at home quickly. But with so much caring people that will be no problem. |
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