I went to Coeur d' Alene to take part in a SIDS run yesterday. At this time, all Extension students participated in this run as volunteers. Last week, we also took part in the Spokane Riverside clean-up as volunteers. I have experienced volunteering twice since I came back to Spokane. I learned there were various types of volunteering.
When I saw pictures of dead children before I ran, I felt that I should run while thinking about them. While running, I wanted to walk many times, but I didn't want to lose myself and realized I ought to run with my maximum power for them. My time wasn't good. However I'm proud that I didn't stop running and thinking about these children. When I went toward the Mukogawa bus, I saw a lot of balloons launched in the sky and garden lanterns in a river. Then I prayed these souls may rest in peace. I only can think about them and run for them, but I'm happy if it helps some people. In my opinion, I mustn't forget them.
In addition, I felt people's kindness. For example, volunteers cheered for whichever people reached the goal. Also, when I finished running, a woman offered her hand to me. I experienced how American people are gentle to other people, so there were a lot of volunteers. Because of these experiences, I want to volunteer after I go back to Japan. Next time, I would like to help other people.
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| Beautiful Balloons for Children |
When I saw pictures of dead children before I ran, I felt that I should run while thinking about them. While running, I wanted to walk many times, but I didn't want to lose myself and realized I ought to run with my maximum power for them. My time wasn't good. However I'm proud that I didn't stop running and thinking about these children. When I went toward the Mukogawa bus, I saw a lot of balloons launched in the sky and garden lanterns in a river. Then I prayed these souls may rest in peace. I only can think about them and run for them, but I'm happy if it helps some people. In my opinion, I mustn't forget them.
In addition, I felt people's kindness. For example, volunteers cheered for whichever people reached the goal. Also, when I finished running, a woman offered her hand to me. I experienced how American people are gentle to other people, so there were a lot of volunteers. Because of these experiences, I want to volunteer after I go back to Japan. Next time, I would like to help other people.