Josh Project: End-of-the-Day Thoughts

Busy day of classes, but such a perfect ending visiting the children at the JNF General Hospital Pediatric Ward!  I really wish that sometimes other students could see things through my eyes when it comes to St. Kitts.  I have the best view ever!  RUSVM's Josh Project (branch off of Josh and Friends) has really given me a whole new perspective and appreciation for those that I share this beautiful island with.  These little ones that I meet at the hospital and their grateful parents/family members really fill my heart with an overwhelming sensation of joy and accomplishment.  I can't get enough of them. I love sitting back in my chair in the playroom during our story time with them and watching them follow along as the story is narrated for them.  I love watching them get a huge smile on their adorable faces as Josh comes to life with a little bit of their help (ie. wagging his tail).  And I love the look of peace they have on their faces as our Josh Project group says our goodbyes and I know that they will be brave with their new friend Josh for whatever awaits them the next day whether that is surgery or the possibility of getting to go home after their hospital stay.  I am so very thankful for all these memories that I get to make before my stay here is over.  And I'm so very thankful for the way that these awesome children have made such a huge impact on my life while I've been here.