MFWI Extension Writing Class

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.  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 peop...

On October 7th, I took part in the SIDS Run. Before October 7th, my teacher told us what SIDS is. I had never heard about it. It was a good opportunity to know about SIDS. It is difficult for the parents to accept the fact that their children died and to overcome their sadness. If I were the parent, I would not be able to do that. However, this SIDS Run was a good event for the parents to be positive. I took part in this event because I thought it was good and a rare opportunity to communicate with native speakers, but I couldn't talk with any native speaker except Timothy. I expected a better situation, so I was a little disappointed. Actually, on the day of Spokane River Clean up, I had less chances to talk to native speakers. However, I enjoyed both events. I didn't talk with many native speakers, but I chatted with my group members while we were walking. Through that time I could know them better. It was very fun. I don't like exercisi...

The SIDS RUN is for babies who died. There were many people who wore T shirts with pictures of their dead babies. I felt so sad. I couldn't feel it was a fun event, but people smiled and enjoyed t his event. People ran for the babies, and people encouraged the families. They wanted to think positively. I walked and saw many children and adults with baby carriages. All people looked happy. I was glad they were positive. By the way, three miles was very short. Most of the time I walked, but it took only an hour. Sometimes the landscape was very beautiful. I want to go hiking in Coeur d'Alene. It is probably beautiful. When I was running, I was thinking these things . After I finished running, volunteers gave me some food and coffee and cocoa. It helped me very much. Then, there were auctions and a toy service which gave children toys. It was free. At first, I was moved and felt sad during this event. However, I wanted to encourage people who lost their babies. Enjoy...