Traveled for almost 4 hours to the countryside. We went there with a heavy typhoon, a gust of wind, stores and malls closed early, transportation is limited because the weather condition is in Signal Number 1!
Our vehicle stops 6 times, the battery was down because it is filled with water (if I am not mistaken). We have to wait for 5 minutes to properly heat and function it.
I was with my steemian friends @bellatravelph, @purpletanzanite, @missvillacarlos, @gratefulayn and the rest of the volunteers. We are not expecting the weather condition there because when we left by bus the weather is dry.
The struggles were time-consuming for us to reach the Orphanage, Beato Tomasso Fusco Hope House, located in heart of Bogo, Cebu. We made it! Thank heavens, we are safe!
A gift-giving to the Orphanage is one of my dreams to visit and experience, it finally came true with the help of my kind-hearted friends happened last December 16, 2017. The place is intended for kids who were abused, abandoned and neglected, the nuns and priests, took good care of them, feed them and provide education.
I heard their story from one of the volunteers that there are times that they don't have enough food to eat with the little they have.
Priceless reaction and sparkles on the faces of the kids welcomed us when we arrived. They thought that we wouldn't make it or continue to the event date. They hugged us and we can feel that they're on cloud nine when they saw us. Practically speaking, I get so emotional when I'm there. I was deeply touched!
Volunteers offered packed food for everyone, games and prizes, kid's wishlist, 2 electric fans for the appliances that the orphanage needed.
We danced, entertained and taught something educational. It was a productive day and a lovely day despite the struggles we encountered. We are blessed! ^_^
I think we are there for a purpose, a test but nothing can't stop us. We continued our journey on serving them. For me, it emphasized a genuine meaning of hope and love. Not giving up especially for something good.
We went home with pure joy in our heart, safe and sound, good weather, no vehicle stopping, no more rain.
May you have an awesome Christmas Steemians, make it a habit to brightens someones life daily.
Love lots,
This is really inspiring and its great to do such a thing for the orphanage because for christmas alot of kids are poor to get anything they would be really happy to see that
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indeed the more many happiness we give to others the more blessings we get in return. thank you for the lovely compliment @jonesteemit ;)
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I didn't expect aside from the gift giving in Mandaue, you also gave happiness to the orphanage in Bogo.
You will be blessed in many ways. Thank you for extending your helping hands to others @fernwehninja, such an inspiring deed.
Stay Blessed Ate!
Love
@micch
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thanks for the kind words @micch this is my passion, doing volunteer works <3
btw, so lovely to see you in the gift-giving event, thank you for the effort and time you spent for the families <3 <3
lovelots,
@fernwehninja
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Wow! I really admire you for having such a good heart ate @fernwehninja :)
Hope to see you again soon ate! :)
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awee thank you she, i believe we all have a big heart hehe <3 ,btw i'm so happy meeting sa giftgiving <3 <3 <3
hope to see you as well puhon ^_^
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It is such a nice post and pics ..Looking at those kids smiling makes me feel motivated to wake up in the morning .I hope I can join in your next mission @fernwehninja .:) May god bless you always . Anyway .it was nice seeing you last night ..mwaaaahhh
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that's lovely of you to hear Jo <3 will keep you updated ^^
be blessed ^^
I had a great time with you guys , hehe lami kaau ang food oi <3
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hehe Thanks ate I'll be waiting though :) <3 It was great having you too . :* Lami jud ang food labi na ang side dishes .
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So kind that you give some Christmas gifts to the kids who really need it! You have a great heart!
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thank you sha, I believe you do have a good heart as well, keep shining <3 ;*
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Nice @fernwehninja! God bless you and your team 💜
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salamat han, God bless you more <3 :*
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Respect, you did it, went through with it and brought the x-mas spirit to the childeren. May you also have a splendid x-mas @fernwehninja
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awee your message is moving @feesvreugde ;-) the world would be a better place if we help each other, understand the situation and have a good communication .
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Good not agree more! <3
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@fernwehninja , this was really heartwarming. I was honored to be apart of this. I am free, let me know if u have anything else in plan soon.
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Merry Christmas
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merry chrismas @ahlawat ;))
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