Nov 29 2014: A Merry Special Christmas

I attended this christmas party together with children with Down Syndrome. What drag me into this is basically the fact that they are not just children but I want them to remember something really special and vice versa as christmas is approaching. From the start, I am completely shocked myself that I'm going to attend some christmas party with children. To be completely honest and no offense, I never liked children. I grew up with lots and lots of nephews and nieces which I'm not really comfortable with because of their absurd behavior. Also, during our observation and teaching demo in the school that we've been to, uhh hell. 

Before the christmas party, we had an orientation about what is down syndrome, characteristics etc. 

During the christmas party, we are going to adopt one child and be their ate/kuya throughout the program. I'm glad that the number of volunteers are equal to the number of children who attended. The child that I adopted namely, Christian, age 15 and he is such a sweet and cuuuuute boy. He doesn't resist to my hugs, he listens very well.. he is not resistant, in other words.

We have done all the activities there are and finally, eating time. I spoon feed him and I feel like a mother out there. He was quiet and there's no awkwardess during the spoon feeding session. We have bunch of photos in the photobooth and in my phone as well. 

I feel really grateful that I volunteered because I was completely happy and satisfied that I did everything to let these children feel that they are loved. I hope they make more of this kind of program because it is very fulfilling.