Gyumri Day 2 and So Far, So Good

Today was the second day in camp Gyumri. Although the craziness had died down a little it was still pretty hectic. Spending time with these kids has been very interesting and has taught me a lot about the way of life in Gyumri.

Yesterday when I first met them, I knew that I had to be strict with them, no matter how hard it would be. Since yesterday was the first day of camp and we were still adjusting to the routine it was difficult to control the children, but today since we had the routine down we had a lot more structure and the day went smoother.

I have enjoyed teaching these kids and being a counselor to them. I’m slowly starting to get really close with these kids to a point where I feel like they are my younger sisters and brothers.

Overall this trip has taught me a lot about life and how I should appreciate all that I.

I am very very excited to be here now and eagerly look forward to the next 5 weeks. This trip is going to be a time in my life that I will forever cherish.

Thank you,

Arin