Post-Boys' Town Trip

It was really amazing to actually be able to experience Boys' Town. We had to take two different buses to get out to Boys' Town because it was out in the rural part of Rome. When we walked up the lane to the "city," I was amazed at how truly beautiful they kept the grounds. All of the flowers were blooming, hedges were being trimmed and boys were painting signs around the buildings. Going to a place were every boy living there has come from a life a hardship, loss and struggle, I expected the atmosphere to be somber and depressing. Instead, all of the boys there were very happy and in a joking mood. They were more than willing to welcome us into their community. I learned today that just because these boys faced so many setbacks in their life, that doesn't mean that they have to let that hang over them for the rest of their lives. These boys show everyone that you can overcome anything that faces you in life! I've included pictures of "Garden City" which is the house where the younger boys live. I also included a picture of three of the boys talking to us in the Assembly Room.