Being away from close friends, family, and yes, the snow too, means Christmas is always hard for me. I always feel like I'm missing out so it was only appropriate that I threw the BIG Lil' Sista Christmas for the Lil' Sistas of Antipolo. I knew throwing them a party would not only make a beautiful Christmas for them but also for me.
I have so much to be thankful for, so much I'm blessed with, and often I find myself telling myself to suck it up and just be quiet. Don't be so spoiled.
Today's Christmas party was beautiful and I know for that time those Lil' Sistas forgot where they were, forgot the situation that had brought them there, and were just simply happy. It was so great. All their laughter and smiles, child-like giggles and silliness was so refreshing to see and it made all my hard work with preparing this totally worth it.
I met the new girls today, a group of 8 that just recently was rescued at the airport. You could tell right away who the new girls were. They sat at the far end of the room on the chairs while the other girls lingered around the room and chatted. The newest girls always stand out. I can't imagine the awkwardness and heartache they're sporting but I was warm to them and treated them just like I do the rest of the crowd of Lil' Sistas. They're just normal girls, given a rough card in life, but they're exactly where they need to be to heal and get stronger and I am absolutely flattered to be a part of their growth. They are so resilent; they're so inspiring. I really loved throwing them this party and I was so happy to see how happy they were. That's what really made Christmas for me, giving them a Christmas.
I always leave the Lil' Sistas wondering and wishing I can do more for them.
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