„UNSERE“ AISHU AUF DEM BENSHEIMER BÜRGERFEST
Heute zog es mich auf das Bürgerfest in Bensheim. Meine erste Frage an einen Bensheimer Bürger war: „Entschuldigen Sie bitte, ich suche das Storchennest?“ Gerhard hatte schon heute morgen gefragt: „Wo soll denn das Storchennest sein? Wo ein Storch brütet, kann ich dir sagen“. Typisch Gerhard. Wir fanden den Platz in der Fußgängerzone, dort herrschte schon großer Trubel. Eine Bühne war aufgebaut und ich war begeistert von dem bunten Treiben, nicht nur der Farben der Kleider, es war ein internationaler Treff. Es gab so viele Stände mit Essen aus allen Kulturen. Ich traf nur auf nette Bensheimer oder „Bensheimer auf Zeit“ aus Indien, Afghanistan, aus Ungarn, der Türkei, Italien…, ein buntes Völkchen war zusammengekommen und bot nationale Köstlichkeiten an – Freundschaft geht schließlich auch durch den Magen.Mein Blick schweifte gezielt umher. Ich suchte nach Aiswarya, meiner BFDlerin. Sie hatte mich eingeladen, sie bei ihrem Auftritt zu besuchen. Aishu, so dürfen wir sie auch nennen, kommt aus Indien und ist über die Karl-Kübel-Stiftung „Weltwärts“ (Süd Nord Freiwillige) an uns vermittelt worden. (Auf dem Bild ist sie die junge Frau im grünen Sari). Ihre Betreuerin Frau Sames war selbst in Indien und hat dort die vier jungen Menschen kennen gelernt, die nun für acht Monate ihre Erfahrungen in Deutschland machen dürfen.
Es war
schön für mich zu sehen, wie sie da oben auf der Bühne standen und tanzten und sangen. Eine Begeisterung war zu spüren, wie ich sie selten erlebt habe. Ganz viel Emotion davon kam bei mir an. Aishu macht auch gute Fortschritte in der deutschen Sprache. Langsam erfahren wir im Gespräch, z.B. beim Mittagessen, was alles neu für sie ist und welche Erfahrungen sie bereits mit unterschiedlichen Sitten und Gebräuchen gemacht hat. Ich glaube, das wird für uns alle eine wunderbare Zeit des Staunens und Lernens sein. Ich bin froh, dass sie bei uns ist. Ihr Lachen und ihre Herzlichkeit sind sehr ansteckend.HOLIDAY GAMES - FREE ROOMS FOR CHILDREN'S DREAMS
Today there was again a registration for the holiday games. For me it was an opportunity to take a closer look at the participants' lists for the autumn. There was a certain curiosity and anticipation. Many names are already familiar to me. But there are also names of children, to whom I have no face and that makes it just as exciting.
There are images from the 
summer holidays before my mind's eye ...
I now consider the large community as a "temporary large family". There are shoes next to each other in the morning, ranging from a size for dwarves to giants. As the big ones look lovingly after the little ones and the
little ones sky their models as if they were a television size - only much better. A mother asked me, "Is Anton attending again? Ben is already so happy. "" No, "I said. "No Anton, but how about Jan, Luke or Nina?"
A lot of my "old hares", as I sometimes call them loving, I have known since they are 6 years old. Meanwhile they are 13, a head taller than me and still have not enough. Parents sometimes ask me, "How long can my child still come?" I then say, "As long as it wants and feels comfortable with us."
summer holidays before my mind's eye ... I now consider the large community as a "temporary large family". There are shoes next to each other in the morning, ranging from a size for dwarves to giants. As the big ones look lovingly after the little ones and the
little ones sky their models as if they were a television size - only much better. A mother asked me, "Is Anton attending again? Ben is already so happy. "" No, "I said. "No Anton, but how about Jan, Luke or Nina?"
A lot of my "old hares", as I sometimes call them loving, I have known since they are 6 years old. Meanwhile they are 13, a head taller than me and still have not enough. Parents sometimes ask me, "How long can my child still come?" I then say, "As long as it wants and feels comfortable with us."
And there are many good opportunities to feel good. A whole long day - and when it's time to say good-bye, then I always hear: "Waaaas? Is there already pick-up time? " There is much to discover. Very popular are the excursions to the nearby gravel works. In agreement with Mr. Rohr, we can storm a remote sandberg and look for fossils on the Steinhaufen. But there is also "work" for the kids. After all, they have to help them prepare their own lunch. But we have no problems. There are always enough small chefs who support us. When pizzabacken there are regular "rush".
Although there is a lot going on outside, the work space is still busy, and Beate, Nina and Aishu all had their hands full to help the children stand by their struggles. In a week a lot of boats were built. Two boys started with it and had no time for anything else. When it also floated on the lake, we found little more material for further captains.
At all, it was the desire of the children to spend time near the water. Just when it was hot. And I'm glad I happened to be a silent observer when a group was careful and quiet at the pond to watch frogs and other creatures. Sometimes they lose themselves in their doing so that they do not realize what is happening around them. I like to see her barefoot on the way. Aishu our Indian woman had developed a special relationship with the lake. She said: "we can not just get into the water with us in India". The children felt it and took it back to the water and watched them in their almost childish joy.
Aishu loves children and tells them a lot about their country, their language and culture. Once she showed all parents and children a film from their home country. Another time she danced with them an Indian dance. But I think a special highlight was their action, together with the kids, to put a flower mandala.
Our goal is to give the children as much freedom as possible for their own interests. They should have fun, and do and leave what their heart desires.
Also may be sad times. Just as our bat Lisa took leave of her earthly existence, 
the children mourned this very much. They dug a hole in the earth at a beautiful place, and there was a long mourning process when they carried them to their grave. I had to make a speech, the little tulips were tinkling, and then the tomb was beautifully decorated. Children at this age are much more connected and it moved us a lot. To grow together in a community, this demand is particularly important to us. Everyone should already know the names of all after a few days. To achieve this also the daily play and sports offers. The hit of this season: Völkerball. Daily at three.
Subsequently
we met at the fire. There we reflected the day and sometimes there were also problems to discuss. I still remember a conflict between two siblings. In one day, the two brothers and sisters were killed twice. There were also tears. I asked the group, "Shall we roll the (conflict) ball up to the beginning? 
They also know the ritual . It is worthwhile to hear from both the own point of view of the story. It went back and forth. And even the children, as not directly involved, tried to find out what was really behind their quarrel. At some point, all the words were exchanged, but the mood was still depressed, and I dared an experiment. I turned to the older brother: "Okay. I'm asking you now.
Do you love your brother? "He reacted insecure, then said," Yes. " I continue, "What do you like about him? Tell us? "And he gave a plausible answer. Then I asked the smaller brother the same questions. He also answered "Yes". "Good," I said then, "then everything is fine. And now go towards each other ". They walked slowly towards each other, stopped in front of each other, then took each other in their arms. Everyone clapped. On the other side of the fire, a boy started to laugh. "That's great. Like at a wedding ". How right he was. They love and argue. And that's just as well.
the children mourned this very much. They dug a hole in the earth at a beautiful place, and there was a long mourning process when they carried them to their grave. I had to make a speech, the little tulips were tinkling, and then the tomb was beautifully decorated. Children at this age are much more connected and it moved us a lot. To grow together in a community, this demand is particularly important to us. Everyone should already know the names of all after a few days. To achieve this also the daily play and sports offers. The hit of this season: Völkerball. Daily at three. Subsequently
we met at the fire. There we reflected the day and sometimes there were also problems to discuss. I still remember a conflict between two siblings. In one day, the two brothers and sisters were killed twice. There were also tears. I asked the group, "Shall we roll the (conflict) ball up to the beginning? 
They also know the ritual . It is worthwhile to hear from both the own point of view of the story. It went back and forth. And even the children, as not directly involved, tried to find out what was really behind their quarrel. At some point, all the words were exchanged, but the mood was still depressed, and I dared an experiment. I turned to the older brother: "Okay. I'm asking you now.
Do you love your brother? "He reacted insecure, then said," Yes. " I continue, "What do you like about him? Tell us? "And he gave a plausible answer. Then I asked the smaller brother the same questions. He also answered "Yes". "Good," I said then, "then everything is fine. And now go towards each other ". They walked slowly towards each other, stopped in front of each other, then took each other in their arms. Everyone clapped. On the other side of the fire, a boy started to laugh. "That's great. Like at a wedding ". How right he was. They love and argue. And that's just as well.YOU WILL FIND YOUR PLACE!
This is Hussein. Hussein is from Colombia. He likes the German culture and therefore wanted to get to know the country and the people and, of course, the German language. He would also like to visit and study the university here. At first he was a BfDler in Heidelberg, but in the spring he switched to the place of employment and came to Bensheim.
His wish. He wanted to be more in nature and to be creative. Today I asked him to stand before his artistic work, so I could photograph him in parting . It was his idea to enhance our "Camera Obscura" optically with his drawings and to take center stage. He is very successful and will always remember us.
His wish. He wanted to be more in nature and to be creative. Today I asked him to stand before his artistic work, so I could photograph him in parting . It was his idea to enhance our "Camera Obscura" optically with his drawings and to take center stage. He is very successful and will always remember us.
Sadly Hussein had to end his service at an early stage. His knowledge of German is not yet sufficient for a study. His opportunity - an education. But also that is not so simple. If he is unlucky, then his visa expires in autumn. We would like to help him soooo, so he can live his dream here.
Hussein and Aishu, both of our teachers taught us impressively how important it is to look out over the domestic border. We are a world community and would do well to look a lot more after the other and to get to know people and their culture. What values do they live? What future opportunities do they have? What are the points of contact between us? In the past weeks and months, I have definitely learned how good my life here in Germany is. We live in an indescribable abundance. And above all in freedom. Do we appreciate this?
M
it many a prejudice I had to clean up and I realize once again how important it is to communicate. With and without words. The language of the heart we can best.
We're all really sad that you had to leave us so quickly. We wish you all the best for your future. May your wishes come true. May you always find a place where you would like to live. Do not give up!
M
it many a prejudice I had to clean up and I realize once again how important it is to communicate. With and without words. The language of the heart we can best.We're all really sad that you had to leave us so quickly. We wish you all the best for your future. May your wishes come true. May you always find a place where you would like to live. Do not give up!
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