Story by: Cpl. Candice Weaver
My very first mission outside the wire on foot was extremely nerve wracking, but all in all great fun and an unforgettable experience. Spc. Theresa Rody and I volunteered to mentor young Iraqi women and children and to just spend a fun filled day of games, arts and crafts. When we both had stepped foot outside the wire full battle rattle, locked and loaded, the adrenaline was pumping and the anxiousness of what was ahead started to set in.
After about the first mile, it wasn't so exciting anymore. It was starting to get hot and the vests started to get heavy, but knowing that this was all being done for a good cause, made it all worth while. We were extremely amazed when we finally arrived to where the Iraqi girls were happily waiting.
Although the perception of what I used to think was a little off, I had unexpectedly come to find that they were nicely dressed, spoke very good English and were well educated.
We spent the afternoon with our assigned girls teaching them personal hygiene for instance, teeth brushing and hand washing. We did arts and crafts making tiara's, bracelets and magic wands. We enjoyed playing games and eating junk foods such as candy, cookies and drinking sodas. The day was eventful and very memorable.
| Date Taken: | 01.21.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.21.2010 02:07 |
| Story ID: | 44199 |
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