Student Reflections from Baan Pak Dek Phraporn Trip - November 2019 (Becky Xiang, Grade 10 UP)

That day, the night sky stars are very bright, the children's smiles are very bright. 

About 6 PM last Friday, my classmates,teachers,and I arrived at the orphanage in Chiang Rai. It was a bumpy ride. We have not got off the car, we saw the children have come to the roadside waiting for us. When I saw them, all my fatigue vanished.  
I got out of the car with nervous and excitement.The children first stood around me, looking timidly at me.But when I held out my hand, they squeezed my hand and looked at me and smiled.Slowly we got familiar with, we began to play games, we surrounded a circle, hand in hand, their palms very warm.What struck me most, though, was when the kids climbed into the trunk and one of the boys stood in front of the car playing a guitar and everyone was singing together.What I regret most is not being able to say goodbye to them and hug them more. 

I really miss them and I can't wait to see them again.