I am privileged.

I did say I cannot stand screaming kids. But I do make an exception when it comes to kids that live like there is no tomorrow. I am talking about kids who are terminally ill. Kids who do not know if they are going to wake up the next morning and doing so each day is a blessing. Every year I try to do my stint as a volunteer in a children’s camp meant for these kids and the four days spent with them there is nothing less than a privilege. You would think that it is you who are trying to make their time in camp one filled with happiness but when you go away, you leave learning so much more from them. Every volunteer goes away learning something different about themselves and life’s privileges. It was unfortunate I was surplus to requirement this year it being a scaled down event but I did get to be involved as a day tripper in charge of a booth in a carnival set up for them.

Nothing leaves me more pleased to see some of these kids that I remembered from previous camp. They have grown so much. One had even left her wheel chair behind and started to walk. You cannot imagine the happiness that envelops you when you see familiar faces making progress and you hope many more in the years to come. I am grateful and privileged to be a small part of this group.

On a separate note, the Imperial Army came down to the camp today and marched about to the delight of the kids and myself. Well at least I was. Too bad Vader couldn’t make it. He’s in Japan on a holiday. Even the big guy needs a break. I heard he is trying to gather more to join the dark side. I want to join the dark side but it cost 2k to suit up. With my impending purchase of a roof over my family’s head I guess it’s going to have to take a backseat. These guys show up for all charity events for kids and I would love to be a part of them. Maybe as Boba Fett but he cost 3k. Damn. Looks like I have to give up dating chicks if I am going to be able to afford to suit up. Crap if I knew that they have something like this, I may not have invested in my bad mobile. Between bad mobile and Boba Fett or the Imperial Army, it’s the dark side anytime!