Love as a learning tool

I spent each morning at the orphanage, caring for kids and babies who loved me simply because I gave them time and wanted to teach them. I taught them to bake cookies for the first time, painted, raced toy cars and helped with meal time. They wanted to know about where I came from, what I do for fun, what is important to me. The little ones wanted what every child, what every human wants and needs, attention and affection. Without even recognizing it at the time, I looked back and realized that the only thing bigger than the impact I left on them, was the impact they left on me. Love knows no language, it is universal, and it the most powerful tool we have as humans. I will always remember my CCS experience and value the summer I spend in Costa Rican culture.