Orientation Day

We had an Orientation program today. Mr. Viet explained us everything about GVN in Vietnam especially about Da Nang programs. We also got to meet some other people, most of them are university students who work here as interpreters.

I have to admit, the Vietnamese language session was quite difficult. We were taught some useful Vietnamese phrases, but somewhat like French, their pronunciations are completely a tongue twister and different from what they spell. (I remember Jennifer struggling hard to pronounce some of the words..lol)

Later, after an hour break, Mr. Phuc, the GVN physiotherapist showed us how to handle children with Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Down’s syndrome & mental illness.

After our orientation, we went to a Social Support Center. We were happy to meet many children with special needs. Kerry explained us about the children here, their needs and in what way we can be a great help. They all looked so adorable. Looking at these children, I’m touched, how hard it has been for them to be mentally/ physically ill and orphan at the same time. How lucky I and my sister are that we’ve so loving parents. And, I’m luckier to be here to help these children in someway, to bring a sweet smile on their face. Every child is special! They all looked so special!

We drove around the market, just to be familiar with places, and got back to GVN house.

After our dinner, Thien, Jordan and I talked about our countries, history and culture. Both of them want to visit Nepal someday, and I am so happy they want to see my country. I hope I will meet them again someday in Nepal or somewhere in the World. After all, it’s a small world.

Tomorrow we’re gonna start our work. We’re going to Dein Tho Center and Dai Loc Orphanage and I’m super excited.

XOXO

Jo_tee

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