Give and Take

The kids thanking all who donated that weren't able to come
           
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." -Mother Teresa
Instead of the usual Christmas celebration, we have decided to hold an outreach program at Hospicio de San Jose but the place (and the other orphanages we called) was already fully booked when we ask for a schedule. So, our supposedly Christmas outreach turned into pre-valentine's outreach.
    

Our original plan was to have a program (with games and production numbers) but the kids (grades 1-6) are only available from 4 pm-5 pm (during weekdays) because some of them are in school until 4pm and their dinner starts at 5 pm, so we just gave our valentines gifts and distributed the dinner. Aside from the loot bags loaded with necessities we also gave biscuits, cupcakes, milks, chocolate drinks, juices, and items for their grooming.

Thanks to all who donated!
We were able to raise a lot so we're able to give more.
                                
The loot bags to be given away

We started the event with a prayer and when Tetet (host of the event) asked who will lead the prayer the all the kids raised their hands very willingly and happily volunteering themselves.

"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." - Maya Angelou

                                    


                     




It's not everyday that you'll see a very genuine smile
We thought we wouldn't see the kids have their dinner because when Sarah inquired they told that we can only distribute the gifts and dinner, but that day the staffs allowed us to stay a little longer and have some quality time with the children.

Boys Over Flowers kids version




Kulitan moments with some kids

Kids singing "Thank you" song before we left

At the end of the day, it is us who have more than the kids because their thank you's and smiles cost a lot more than what we gave. 

 *Some photos taken by Mavic and Alyssa

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