I’ve been in Ukraine for a little over two months now, and it has been such a profound experience. The people here have seen so much hurt, yet they still smile. They still love to sit, share a drink, and chat.
A major highlight from the last couple of weeks was playing with the children at our IDP shelter. One afternoon, we played a few group games and then it spiraled into a massive water fight. It was an absolute blast.
There’s one boy who I rarely see smile. But after being doused with water and dousing a few others, you couldn’t wipe the grin off his face.
These kids have seen things most adults only see in movies. And though their tomorrow remains uncertain, on that afternoon, it was all smiles.