After many days of practicing the songs and dances, preparing stuff like publicity, (enormously spicy) food and speeches, last Thursday Joining Hands Nepal finally celebrated their first year anniversary. It was great! So many people sat on the roof to watch how lovely the children were singing and dancing. The kids looked beautiful with their traditional Nepali clothes and make-up. And a lot of important supporters got their moment to say something about the orphanage. There were even special guests from The Netherlands (the founders of Travel Act, a company through which many volunteers have come to Nepal and sent back many good reviews about Joining Hands Nepal). Himal was terribly tired but very glad after this wonderful day. The anniversary let me, as a volunteer, seriously think about how many things you can accomplish in such a short time. The same with the story about the children. It's really good how fast they have gotten used to this 'new' life, including a new house, a new family, going to a new school, taking care of yourself and others, and much more. I'm happy for them. They must be proud. Because I, now a part of the Joining Hands Nepal family, am also appallingly proud!
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