Hey Pandas, What Is The Thing You Are Most Thankful You Went Back And Did?

Tell us what you are proudest of doing.

Several years ago I was a volunteer with an association dealing with children with cancer. There was this 3.5 y.o. little girl, who was an orphan and was hospitalized for a tumor removal surgery. We, the volunteers, spent time with her in the hospital so that she wouldn't be alone. I replaced a colleague and stayed with Andra (that was her name) for a few hours. We played, we had fun, I read stories to her, I comforted her when another child was brought in crying in pain. As my colleague came to take over, Andra asked me: "Are you leaving me too?" "I'll be back, and look, you'll be staying with C. (my colleague)."

I took the stairs trying not to cry. Not sure what crossed my mind when I reached the courtyard, but I decided to go back. I entered her room, leaned towards her and whispered: "I love you, kiddo." Her face lightened up: "You do?? Really?? I love you too!!"

Surgery went well, but the cancer was too aggressive. She passed away a few weeks after. I felt so helpless and broken. But I am so glad that I came back to her that day.

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Alexia

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BOTW PANDA 2 years ago

awwww poor girl

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