Before this post, I had not a clue of the lost boys of the Sudan. I have never heard of it or anything. I was also unaware of the problems in Sudan as well. I learned that these boys are some of the most bravest and strongest boys I have ever heard about in my life. To face such tragedy and then still feel the brush of hope to go on is amazing on their part.
The most surprising thing that I learned was how many times some of these boys would take that dreaded or hopeful walk to that bulletin board to see if their name was on there. To see if that day was their lucky day and there was a glimpse of hope in their future to make something of themselves in the United States of America. I feel empowerment for those who have had the privilege to come over to the United States of America and sadness for those who have not yet made it.
The most negative experiences these boys faced had to have been watching their homes and families be destroyed to nothing. How can anything get worse than that? These boys went from having their families and a somewhat normal life to nothing in an instant due to the horrible attacks they faced.
If any of these boys were placed in my class I would most definitely show them care and patience. I would spend extra time working with them to be sure they would catch up to the level of my current students, whether it be working through my lunch time or after or morning school hours. If willing, i would also ask the boys to present to the class what had happened to them in their country by creating a powerpoint or trifold board. If it was too much for the boys to handle, I would understand, and speak about it to the class myself.
