Adorable and Precious – by Kylie Clinton

I’m so glad that we finished traveling because teaching one day has already made it all worth it! Driving to Jaguni was long and windy but incredible. It’s astounding to see how tall the mountains are and the colorful houses and blooming trees. After the drive ended the Red team was finally in our destination. We walked a bit to get to our school and saw some of the beautiful children on our way. It is a fairly small school but it has a good-sized courtyard. The nice spring weather tempted us to teach outside. The teachers weren’t initially aware that we were coming so there was a bit of an issue but solving that goes to our amazing translator Nidi! Eventually all the children showed up and we played a couple games, some failing, before they began their morning prayer routine. The teachers gave our team a formal welcoming by giving us lei-like necklaces and powder to put bindi on our foreheads. Our kids were split into class groups and we got started by introducing ourselves. We were blessed to have a polaroid to take pictures of the kids and write their names to help us learn them. Teaching the lessons was hard but very satisfying and fun. The kids are so adorable and precious. I love them all so much already! The kids have an obsession with all our cameras and took a ton of pictures on all of them. It was so cute when a couple girls would try to say “didi camera?” or “didi selfie?” to me because they love cameras and pictures so much. Saying goodbye today was sad because I already don’t want to ever leave them. Even though teaching wasn’t perfect at times it has been so worth it. I can’t wait for more experiences with teaching and learning from the wonderful kids in my village. I hope everyone is having a great week! -Kylie:)

6 Responses to “Adorable and Precious – by Kylie Clinton”

1. Carrie Clinton, on March 26th, 2019 at 7:22 pm Said:

   I’m so proud of you, Kylie! It sounds like you’re having a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to hear more. Love you tons!

2. Jason Clinton, on March 26th, 2019 at 7:49 pm Said:

   Kylie, it sounds awesome. Have fun teaching those super cute kids.

3. Paige, on March 27th, 2019 at 1:05 am Said:

   Aw Kylie-wylie how adorable! You’re missing out though. Utah’s pretty cool soooo…. your loss. Ya boif is texting you a lot… not like Ive gone through your phone or anything. Anyway fun fun love you’re sister Paige 😬

4. Lise, on March 27th, 2019 at 3:42 am Said:

   We are so glad you are safe and happy. You look like a natural born teacher. Keep having fun

5. Amy Feldman, on March 27th, 2019 at 7:16 pm Said:

   Amazing! Crying at the joy you feel! You are awesome! Way to take a challenge and turn it positive! It doesn’t matter if it didn’t go super smoothly! You are doing it and staying happy! Love ya!

6. Aunt Lisa, on March 28th, 2019 at 4:51 am Said:

   Kylie I am so proud of you! I hope you have an amazing experience. I am glad you are traveling and living out some of your dreams before you are an old non-traveling woman like me! 😉😉😉 Love you girl! Be safe and have the time of your life!