Today was our final day in Sir Lowry’s Pass volunteering in the township. We left lagoon view around 2:00 and arrived in Sir Lowry’s Pass around 3:00. Just like everyday during service week our bus was surrounded by children who had been waiting for us to get there. We went to the mural that Global Lead painted for the local school and admired and took several pictures with it. Afterwards, we headed to a building to watch the talent show that both global lead students and Sir Lowry’s Pass children had been practicing for.
Despite the random torrential downpours we experienced while we were there, we had an amazing crowd of children and teenagers. It was amazing to see how many relationships were formed during both service weeks, and how close so many Global Leaders had gotten with so many of the Sir Lowry’s Pass children. It was clearly evident throughout the community how much our time there meant to them. It was also clearly evident how much our time in the community meant to each of us. I know I gained so much from an experience that going in I really did not know what to expect. I formed a close friendship with two ten-year old girls, and I know that this experience has truly changed me.
As the talent show ended, there was much emotion as everyone spent their final moments in the community and with all of the children. I know that one little girl wouldn’t let go of me until we got to the bus and even then stood by the window and waved until it drove away. It was very difficult and sad for us to leave all of the new friends we made in the community. However, I feel that we are all leaving with a new knowledge that will be with us forever. It will be very important for us all to not forget our experience in Sir Lowry’s Pass and continue to serve others any way that we can.
-Amelia Gwaltney
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