Our House e-newsletter September & October 2012 | Page 7

While chaperoning a field trip in 2011, intern Jay
helps Janovee learn to ice skate.

However, sprinkled throughout the
fun—the field trips and games with little
boys and girls who, like every other
American kid, just want to have a fun
summer break—come sudden instances
of revealing reality, reminders of the one
difference in these kids‟ lives.
“I vividly remember one time when the
kids were having trouble focusing and
being obedient. Hannah Watson
[Summer Youth VISTA] asked the kids
to raise their hands and share why they
were having trouble on this particular
day. „Because so-and-so is being mean‟
or „it‟s too hot outside‟ were the typical
answers until one boy responded, „I‟m
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Jay began his service here
with Coach Matt Lane‟s
Little Rock Christian group.
I remember Jay making
efforts to connect with clients
& staff. When other students
were chatting amongst themselves, Jay was sitting at
Curtis‟s [Shelter Supervisor]
desk asking him questions.
He was great with the
summer program! Jay then
spent a little time during his
holiday break with the kids.
He always remembers all of
their names & engages with
each one.
This summer, Jay has volunteered a lot with the kids,
helping where he is needed,
especially with the poetry
class that I do. He is a huge
help & has facilitated two
poetry workshops by himself.