Poland
"We all can see Kamil’s better behavior and you also take credit for it," was the incoming text received by ITMI's Jim La Rose.
The text message was from the Director of the group home, or Dom Dziecka, for children in care of the Polish state near Jim's home. Jim has visited the home at least once a week for years now, helping with homework, building relationships and investing in the young, marginalized lives of the residents there.
The dom dziecka Jim has visited at least once a week for years.
Jim La Rose helps one of the boys with his homework.
- went to the trampoline park
- put up my Christmas tree
- had English lessons
- played indoor games
- played basketball outside
- went to church
- wrote a letter to one of the Dutch teenagers who spent time with the dom dziecka kids last summer.
- went out for a pizza,
- made scrambled eggs, breakfast sausages, spaghetti, cheeseburgers, and fruit-flavored milkshakes for meals.
About the Author
Summer Kelley has had the honor and privilege of telling ITMI’s stories since 2006. She’s the mom of 3 and a T-shirt and jeans aficionado who likes all things simple. When she’s not writing, you can find her honing her skills as what some might call a "suburban survivalist" as she learns to thrive in the suburbs with 3 kids. Summer loves reading, the outdoors and Coca-Cola Classic from the fountain.