There is a song I love by Josh Groban which is “Thankful”. The first time I listened to this great artist was on a plane last year, and I just loved his music. Skimming through his album Noel, I came across this song Thankful and after listening to it, I felt moved inside. I am quite a thankful person for everything I have in my life, but listening to the song reinforced how much I value being thankful. The song also made me think about all the things (including family) I am fortunate to have in my life, and made me also think about those who are less fortunate and what I can do to make a difference in their life.

Below is the first part of the song I love, and also a link to the entire lyrics and video of this wonderful melody:

“Some days we forget to look around us

Some days we can't see the joy that surrounds us

So caught up inside ourselves

We take when we should give”

Lyrics Link- http://www.metrolyrics.com/thankful-lyrics-josh-groban.html#ixzz20Rn85onm

Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBEI1F22uqE&feature=related

Every year, each SAWIP team member gets to live with a host family and this year I have been fortunate to be placed with a great family, the Cantrel’s. I still remember how excited I was meeting my host family for the first time at the airport when I arrived on the 14th of June; my excitement was also mixed with wonder of how the family is and if I will gel well with everyone. And I must say that now, not only have I gelled well but I truly feel part of the family. Frank, Anne, Madeleine, Joe and Katherine has welcomed me into their home and treated me like a son and brother. The one thing I have learnt staying with the Cantrel family in the past four weeks is that love and respect is important in building a family.