There are many needy children in this world. Some suffer from poverty, hunger, some need a school, as well, but have we ever thought that they are living fully with more pride than us? Is it because they are easily contented, or are we never satisfied?

Early this month, Miriam lead 10 Hong Kong children with disabilities to participate a "4 Day Brunei Journey of Dreams". The 4 days were short, with cloudy weather, but it was full of laughter and moving. Most importantly, is to experience the love in this world, and understand a rich heart is more important than material things.

Miriam has taken part in many charity activities, mainly as an artiste to help the poor living in other countries. But "Brunei Journey of Dreams" is something different, she said, "This is a reverse, bringing a group of Hong Kong children with disabilities to go to Brunei and realize their dream." There were over 20 people in the tour group, other than Miriam's assistants and make-up artist, 6 teaching staff from Red Cross schools were also in the trip. Let's share the happiness in this journey!

Day 1 - Boarding the plane with excitement

5th of December: The plane took off from Hong Kong at 5p.m. There were 10 children with disabilities in the group. Perhaps it was their first time taking a plane and hence were extremely excited. They took many photos and it was full of laughter. We reached Brunei at 8p.m. and took a 20 minute ride to "The Empire Hotel & Country Club". We hurried to our rooms to rest as we were all tired.

Day 2 - Laughters non-stop

6th of December: During breakfast at the hotel, we found out that the adults in the group were not the parents, but teachers from Red Cross schools. They took care of the children just like their parents. Today's journey started from the morning. First to Omagh Ali mosque, then to Brunei State-run Museum, River viillage and other attractions.

We had steamboat for dinner in Bay Scenery Restaurant at the River village. Miriam and the teachers kept putting food into the steamboat. Even if the children said they were already full, Miriam still persuaded them to eat more.

The sun was strong during the day in Brunei, but it will rain in the night. Due to the rain, we were stuck in the restaurant but it didn't affect our mood. The children surrounded Miriam and chatted. There were often big laughters. Miriam made the children very happy and they were as if a family, Miriam was just like their big sister.

Day 3 - True feelings in the rain

7th of December: We visited Sudanese memorial hall and The Mall shopping centre. Crystal palace paradise was the last stop of the trip. When we were watching the musical fountain show, it rained heavily all of a sudden. Most of the children have difficulties moving and needed the teachers' and Miriam's help when getting on the tour coach. Everyone let the children get on the coach first to prevent them from getting drained. In the end, the children got on the bus safely, but the rest were all wet. When we returned to the hotel, the hotel arranged for buggies and seven seater van to send the children back to their rooms in case they catch a cold. The selfless love and care for others was really touching.

Day 4 - Relucatant to part

8th of December: The last day of the trip, the children were reluctant to part and wanted to play a few more days. The teachers prepared little presents to give Miriam and tour guides. Actually there are many charity activities every year, and we always see many singers and artistes touched and cry. But this journey is different as there were no tears, only laughters. As Miriam said, "What they need is our practical support. They are strong and work hard to survive but never felt they are pityful. Since they never cry, why shouldn't we give them more happiness?"

"4 Days Brunei Journey of Dreams" didn't have touching and sensational scenes as visits to poor places. But the 10 children always had bright smiling faces, enjoying the journey without any worries. This simple trip is full of enlightenment in being a contented and happy.

Reporter asked to do a simple interview with the children and asked the teachers if there's any questions to avoid. They replied, "No! (Scared if they will be unhappy?) They will answer if they wish too, it's that simple!" Reporters realized they are just like normal children, playful, talkative, like to laugh. When asked about schoolwork and thoughts about this trip, the children fought to answer, where they like to go and what they saw made them happy. The only difference they have is like what Miriam said, "Their will to live is much more mature, even 100 times more than so-called successful people."

source-asianfanatics