It brought to mind a moment nearly three decades ago, which still moves me. I was leader of a weekly youth group. The young people shaped the programme and organised most of the activities, including a weekend away in Wales. One lunchtime, I was walking through the school with the head teacher when I saw a member of our group. "Hello Ian!" I called without thinking twice - he turned to look at me and smiled. Astonished, the head told me that Ian had been in his school for three years and never before had he seen him smile. I felt honoured.
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