Yesterday we filmed a segment of the 'nutrition video' and I ask one of the boys to say a few lines in English as a way of describing what the video was about. We practiced and practiced until he could say the script on his own with confidence. I was experimenting with ways to make practicing less repetitive, so we sang some of the lines together making silly voices, high pitch, low pitch, singing fast and singing really slowly.
It was then filming time. I threw him in the deep end a little as I don't think he realised I wanted him to say his part in front of all the rest of the students. I couldn't quite muster the words in spanish to explain this. To his credit he handled the situation brilliantly as I knew he would. He did such a great job in front of the camera. Everyone was congratulating him! He started to become overwhelmed with all the praise and attention and had tears welling up in his eyes. It was only later that I truly contemplated the significance of this moment. It is times like these that confirm why I'm here doing what I'm doing. It makes all the sweat, blood and tears in getting to South America all worth while. You can never get tired of memories like these.
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