I finally got a BLOG!!! i am going to write my first blog about my experince at GYV. i will not go into great details but i am sure you will understand what i will be discussing. GYV is a summer camp for kids who come from around the world to learn communication skills and dialogue...you get the point. I was assigned to Amani (peace in Swahili) as a cabin counselor. I had the pleasure of meeting 12 participants 8 of them are from Iraq and 4 are from the United States. as soon as i got to meet them i knew they are very bright individuals and have in depth knowledge of all the issues around the world. The Iraqi participants talked about the difficult environment and how war has destroyed their country. Many of these kids come from a very heavy war-territory where many of them have lost a family member(s) and many of them have to leave their home due to the conflict. also, the four Americans participants learned so much about Iraq as well. I remember one of the American participant saying..."I came to camp to learn about the issues in Iraq from people who are living through them." I also had the amazing opportunity to meet many other Iraqi and American participants who were assigned to other cabins. oh i forgot to mention, this camp was more beneficial to me because it reconnected me to my Iraqi-heritage. Yes people i said it i do have iraqi blood in me! i am grateful for these wonderful kids and i know that one day the country i left 13 years ago will be a great place because of them. These individuals are very open minded and i know they will always making me and Iraq proud. Thank you for a great experience.
Peace and Love
Maitham
You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you...we all go through a lot of trails and tribulations and do not realize the reasoning behind it. But what wont kill you will always make you stronger. I did not know you went through a lot of these things especially at a young age and being from Iraq. God is good and he put individuals in your life to tell a story, to learn, and grow from. I'm proud to see you willing to serve others and thats how this world should be. Keep up the work and stay motivated and I know he has more blessings to come for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful that you have read my blog. Yes, i have been through a lot but God has put me through those challenges because he knows i can handle them. I continue to praise God for what he has given and continue to give me.
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