And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

On my last day at Daylight Educare, where I volunteered during my last two weeks in South Africa, all the kids ran up to me, hugged me and said ``I love you.'' Volunteering isn't just about what you give, it's about what you receive. And what I received during my time with Dreams to Reality were lasting friendships with volunteers from all over the world, adventures ranging from the world's highest bungee jump to cage diving with white sharks, and -- most importantly -- the reward of helping children from extremely poor, violent, drug-infested neighborhoods. They were the most loving, affectionate children I've ever met. They appreciated what little they had and never took anything for granted. I learned as much from them as they learned from me.