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| From Philippines 2 Photo Album |
Tomorrow will be our last distribution of 400 bedkits, and in the afternoon, Duncan, Sue and Don are off to Hong Kong then home. I felt nostalgic and felt we have been through so many great moments in the short period that we were together and now it's about to end. I want to share with you some of the memorable moments that made this trip one of my best trips for Sleeping Children.
- A short program that starts the day is the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. I feel proud singing it with the children. After a while, Don and Duncan can actually hum the tune with the group!
- Of course when "O Canada" is being sung, the booming voices of Dr. Ito, Jess & Boyet (SCAW Core Committee members) to support us, makes it sound like there are many people singing with gusto.
- Sue and I enjoy opening a bedkit and individually modeling each item to the delight of the parents and children.
- Don's "moment of fame came in Marilao. A large crowd of mothers with colourful umbrellas were cordoned off with ropes. I started shaking their hands when some bold ladies shouted "We want the good looking one" pointing at Don. I shouted for him to come over. He ran towards us and everybody cheered. It reminded me of the Rolling Stones coming into the stage. He worked the crowd to their delight and many photos were taken.
- After Duncan's short speech about why we are there, and on behalf of the donors who would like the children to have comfortable sleep and to concentrate better in school, he would say, "Now we are ready to sing our song." We do the song and action of, "When you're happy and you know it, clap your hands." Most of the children know the song and they perform it with us. Dr. Ito wants to be our agent to put us on the road!
- The funniest of all that kept the children giggling is Duncan's magic and his Charlie Chaplin's imitation of tripping.
- The amazing volunteers, teachers, and clergy who prepared goodies for us after each distribution. For each distribution, dozens of volunteers showed up at each site like the Vista Verde Volunteers and the ladies in green.
- The way the children were given snacks treated with iodized salt to give them more energy.
- And, the wide eyes and smiles of thousands of children who are receiving the "Gift of Love" (bedkit).
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| Dr. Ito & "the good looking one" Philippines 2 Photo Album |
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| Philippines Album |
As of today, we have distributed 3,600 bedkits - 400 to go!
Linda Taiabjee
for Team Philippines 2
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