So there I was still smarting a hangover
I had to get ready for a commitment in the boondocks
In 2010, we planted trees and I vividly remember how exhilarating it was
It would seem an easy task but it was not
And with my immense weight, tree planting is not a walk in the park
But enjoy it, I did — I made a difference that year
The trees have grown and Mother Nature smiled
This time around, we’re going to make little hearts happy
Donna of KikayMuch.me and the Sarifa Family spearheaded this worthy endeavor
We’re going to give gifts, share the fun and feed children of Sitio Salkak
Sitio Salkak is located in the hilly part of Polomolok
The climate is so cool that one wouldn’t wonder why kids abound
Green is green in Sitio Salkak
Clean air is clean and the view is inspiring
I could have sang the first notes of the SOUND OF MUSIC
But then again, I might scare the little kids
They all came in different sizes — small, medium, not so large
All of them round-eyed and clueless with what’s gonna happen
They were clumsy during the first game — probably sizing us up
But when their adrenaline started pumping their competitive nature emerge
Then I noticed their slippers — all old and tattered
Donna and I exchanged glances — we agreed to return with new slippers for everyone
The spirit of giving was in the air that day
The smiles that you see in everyone’s face is so heartwarming
After their merienda, we gathered all of them for a film showing
This time, we wanted to educate not only the little ones but their parents as well
Donna played a film about the environment which they seemed to like
At the end I shared the simplest of all things to ponder: Disposing garbage properly
I’m happy that I ended the year with an activity like this
It brings you back to earth and makes you realize what your part of the world needs now
Share your blessing. Love your neighbors. Respect the environment.
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Tags: Donna Congson, Emmanuel Sarifa, environment, feeding program, gift giving, Polomolok, Sarifa Family, Sitio Salkak
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January 2nd, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Wow! Hopefully I can join you in your next visit there. It would be a humbling experience to treasure. More blessings so that you can share more Sir Orman!
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January 3rd, 2012 at 12:04 PM
@AEthanoscopy — you should join us the next time around… iba talaga ang experience na ganito…
January 4th, 2012 at 5:24 PM
xo proud of u sir orman, madam donna and sir eman.
blessings tlaga kau sa mga salkak kids, halatang happy ang mga kiddos sa dala nyong bonggang sorpresa at paparty sa kanila.
i urge people to see it and help as well, ika nga ni korina “sana wala ng bata sa pilipinas ang nakapaa”
kaya if u nid volunter/donations(tsinelas and extra clothes), gow ako!bongga ngayon ang spirit of volunteerism ko,bwahaha para super happy ang level!