Goran
He stood there staring intently at me.I smiled apprehensively, unsure of how to approach him. My eyes traced over his frail body, his oversized clothes, his lopsided glasses and the slight drool on the side of his mouth. I was scared. How should I introduce myself? Does he even know I am standing here? How would he react? Slowly I bent down to eye level with him and awkwardly held out my arms to him. Slowly but deliberately, I said, "Goran, my name is Stephanie...we will spend the next few days together to chat and play." His eyes keenly studied the contours of my face, but he remained motionless. The seconds ticked by, though it seemed like a lifetime. Finally he flashed me a goofy grin which melted my heart and broke the ice between us. Spending time with Goran gave me the most profound experience of my life. He is a mentally handicapped ten-year-old boy with barely the IQ of a th
I feel blessed and contented with what I have and what life has given me. I remember one experience when we made a kite out of colorful construction paper. Spending time with Goran made me respect him for who he is and made me realize that in spite of his inadequacies, he too is a human being, capable of crying, laughing, and of feeling joy and sadness. Unlike the other children, he could not catch a ball or swing freely on the swings. I have also learnt how to cherish life and find happiness within myself. Assiduously cutting and gluing, he thrived under my encouragement and praise. With constant asthma attacks and frequent nosebleeds due to dehydration, Goran's daily life is one of never-ending struggle and frustration. Through sharing experiences together, I gave him the feeling that he was wonderful and loved, and he taught me how to strive under adverse situations, to create and cherish happy moments in life. Through Goran's determination, courage and compassion, I see a true hero. When I gazed at the colorful streamers fluttering in the air, I realized that happiness is all around us. He has even mastered the skill of blowing fly kisses. Despite the immense challenges he faces, his unyielding courage to overcome hardship touches me deeply. Goran has a keen sense of compassion and immeasurable capacity to love.
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