ben's 8th day
Tue 25th October - 3.34pm by Ben Tanner
Jambo !!!!,
So today was another day at the school but a long one. I woke up at 6:30 and headed up to reception for 7:30 we then had a nice breakfast and heade to get the mutatus. When we arrived, I headed straight intomy first lesson of English which i did with Billy. I twent really well and all the kids enjoyed it.
I did lesson planning for the rest of the day and realxed.
We later headed out at 1 to go to the kids houses, it was really strange because i didn't know what to expect but when i arrived it struck me hard. There house was one room 5 metres br 3 metres and the kid's house we went to had to sleep with the neighbours....
All I know is that when i get home i'm really going to value what i have after seeing what i saw today it is really astounding....
Anyway i came back to the hotel had a short swim and have been on the computer speaking to friends!!!
love you mum, freya, jay, dad paul, dad kevin, Liz, sammy and tom
P.S mum please can we sponser a child iknow his name is victor spade he's living in a shack and he is the nicest kid I know please please please i beg you... peace out
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Comment by mum
Darling Ben,
Your blog is really touching and has brought a tear to my eye. As much as I am glad you are having a great time I think you seeing the conditions the chldren are living in is a good thing as it makes you appreciate how lucky you are. I hope you are not too affected by it all though. Ben, of course we can sponsor your friend, just let me know the details and prehaps you can get some information about him. Is there anyway you can keep in touch?
Thank you for writing a bit more detail, I am thinking about you all the time and all of us egarly await your daily news. I hope you are keeping the suncream applied, How are the tablets working? successful? Have you had a bad tum? I hope you are looking after yourself and behaving for Mr Straw and rest of staff. Keep up the good work. It sounds like you are building good relationships with the children and maybe they can learn from you...what a wonderful gift to give!
Love you and very proud, Mum xxxx
Comment by AndrEa
Bens mum
You must be so proud. Josh smith is my son and this is his 2nd visit, last year I cryed at every blog. And this year bens has made me cry, Josh didn't go to the homes this will be a first for him too so I await his blog.
We sponsor a little girl from last year and it just makes us feel that we are helping a little bit.
This time next week will will be getting ready for there return. Best wishes
Andrea x
Comment by mum
ps Ben. Did you read my blog from yesterday? I have set up a monthly payment plan to help support the school. I have tried to see if you are able to sponsor a specific child but cant find any details anywhere to be able to do this. Perhaps you can speak to Mr Straw about this? Let me know x
Comment by Donna Harrison
Hi Kate,
Ben sounds so grown up and His blog made me cry. I await the blogs every day and never stop wondering what the boys are doing. I have read every blog every day (probably twice). I never imagined I would miss Alfie so much (I never have before) but I am so proud of him. I think the boys have all done so well.
Donna x
Comment by Ben
thank you so much for the comments i have been crying now we should make a club called i love crying but hey anyway mum it's 15 pounds a month but this kid has drawn five or 6 pictures for me and he is also so caring he never is upset always so happy he does get a bit of lip sometimes and i'm always there to support him :) thank you josh's mum that has really help me and i am looking forward to seeing everyone when i get home to my home country with my family and friends love you mum and donna and andrea plus love to freya jay tom sammy dad kevin and dad paul counting down the days to see you all again.
Comment by Ben's Dad
Hey Ben! Sounds like you are really enjoying and experiencing everything this trip has to offer. As we talked about before you went we knew this would be an 'eye opening' journey for you & it's certainly living up to that! Make sure you continue to enjoy this week & I'm looking forward to hearing about all the people you have met & also all about Victor! Missing you loads, peace out. Love Dad, Liz,Tom & Sammy
Comment by freya
hi ben,i just wanted to say hi so hi love from freya:] :] :]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxhi :]
Comment by Nannie Pops
Hi Ben, just been reading all the Blogs sounds as if today was quite hard for you !!must have made you think how lucky we all are!! Enjoy your last few days you are doing a grand job and should be proud of yourselve take care see you when you come home love youXxx
Comment by Dad K
Hi Ben,
Sounds like a tough day. it's not easy to see some of these things, however as Mum has said its experiences you can learn from. Keep the blogs coming, it's great to hear all your experiences as they happen. I'm away in Birmingham tonight and I'm sure mum and I will have a chat about Victor when I get back! keep safe, love Dad X
Comment by caroline and chris and the appleteenies
hi ben
sounds like your having the most amazing expereince anybody could have. all i can say is that we are all soooo proud of you. Just always remember that you have realised how lucky we are to live how we do but i bet those children are all happy as well which just goes to prove how materialistic our world is. you enjoy the rest of your time there and we will see you soon.
p.s missing the sound of your scooter at 07.27 going past my house as you scooter your way to the station to get to school
loads of love chris carrot and the kids x