This is one of my favorite pictures that was taken in Cambodia. I love this picture because it really demonstrates how much trust these young kids have in us. Niroon knew that no matter how high I threw him, I would catch him. Man I miss Niroon.
Two years ago when I was at one of my first CGA meetings I heard a student mentor say,"Not a day goes by where I do not think about the kids at CPO." At first I thought that they were being a little dramatic. Now I know differently. Since I have been home, I feel the same way. I miss the kids at CPO.
CGA and the kids at CPO have taught me so much. It is really incredible how much I have applied what I learned from the kids at CPO and CGA into my life since I have been home. I learned what hard work looks like; I learned how to be a better leader; I learned how to motivate people; I learned how to overcome the challenges of working in a group; I learned how to make good decisions; I learned to lead by example; I learned that people don't respond to the same kind of leadership; and I learned how to love and give to kids that I had never met before.
I will never forget these kids or what they have taught me. Thank you CGA, Lisa Marie Howell and all of my friends and family for giving me the opportunity to help others, learn about myself and make a difference.
