On Friday some of the eighth graders including me went on a field trip to Fr. Rays Home for the Blind. We went on a bus and we reached the orphanage. The orphanage was filled with blind children and some of them were physically challenged too. I have never been to an orphanage with blind children, and therefore I had a good time being with them. In their hall we played a name game, where we had to memorize each others names. We also watched a video clip that explained about the center and how it is developing.
In the blind school, there were children from different age groups with many talents. Some of the blind children could read, write and play the Thai Xylophone extremely well, deprive the fact that they are blind. Our grade and the children their played other games, too. Later, we were supposed to hold a blind child's hand and walk them over to the Field. At first I was a little frightened, but I held their hand. I remembered the golden rule, "Treat the way you want to be treated." There is no use discriminating people, it is better to become friends and caring citizens. So, I walked the blind child to the court yard and I felt happy that I did so. Later we played soccer with them. No doubt, they were better than some of the eighth grader when they had a blindfold on their eyes. It was fun watching them play. Later, we took a group photo and finally left.
I was very happy to know that we are going to an orphanage because I have been to one before in Bangkok. The difference between the two orphanages is that, this one was for handicapped children unlike the one I had been to before. When I went to this orphanage, I evinced kindness, respect, and happiness towards the children. I spoke with them in Thai (the best I could). According to the six Eslers I demonstrated the trait of a caring citizen. In conclusion, I enjoyed spending time with the children at the orphanage.
