29th of June - Leaving Seva Kendra .....

This whole experience has really been a once in a life-time opportunity, never could we have anticipated

• The new friends we have made in India who will always live in our hearts. In many cases we did not speak the same language, except for the common understanding of a heartfelt smile
• The precious experiences that can never be recreated - so often we needed to stop, breathe and remind ourselves that this is really happening and remind ourselves how priviledged we really are
• The professional gain that all students will drawn upon for their whole careers ahead of them
• The opportunity to work with the most wonderful people who seem to draw the purest happiness from absolutely nothing
• The chance to reinforce the knowledge of how huge the impact Chiropractic has on people with ALL levels of needs

Last, but not least - WHAT A TEAM!!! Everyone was amazing!!

Bruce Chow did an incredible job at organising the clinics each day, supervising paperwork and ensuring correct procedures were followed. Emily Sist never ceased to amaze with how she organised the finances, food, and so much more (no one could keep track of everything she was achieving). Claire-marie Wilson handled the supplies for the clinics with an effieciency to be marvelled at, keeping us all in check and ensuring no clinic was in need. The most amazing thing was EVERYONE contributed, no one "slacked off", everyone was always willing and able to lend a hand when needed.

If you needed a shoulder to cry on, a friend to share a laugh, or an understanding ear there was always someone there for you. With a group of 32, you would expect there to be little "clicks"/groups, or the obnoxious one that seems to drag everyones mood down - this was not the case. The whole group was fluid without preduice or bias. We all had our obnoxious/moody moments - but under the circumstances (and exhaustion) it is hardly worth mentioning. All of us who travelled from Australia to this amazing place and lived this incredible experience, we will always share an unbreakable bond.

Ghandi once said "Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny?" - Regarding the step we have taken, including all of those who assisted on the ground, behind the scenes by efforts or financial support, I believe we can can all answer this with a resounding "Yes".

Mid-morning the group disperced, it all seemed so rushed - and in a blink it was over .........