And just like that, my Mum's two-week holiday has finally come to an end.
Mum came home for a quick vacay to celebrate her birthday. But unlike the previous years when she'd throw a huge party or the entire family would go on a beach trip, this year, she chose to celebrate her birthday differently - more meaningful, if I may say. Mum celebrated her 57th birthday
(yes, that's how young she is) with the kids of
St. Martin de Porres Kids' Home.
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| Not even the rain can stop us from visiting St. Martin de Porres Kids' Home! |
My siblings and I had extended help to SMDP KH previously by sending some toiletries, toys, and pre-loved books for the kids. Mum learned about our
'mini charity work' belatedly, so she pledged her birthday to SMDP KH instead.
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| Welcome to St. Martin de Porres Kids' Home! |
Founded in 1997 by Rev. Fr. Gregorio Raymundo OP (+),
St. Martin de Porres Kids' Home is a non-stock, non-profit educational and charitable institution in San Pablo City. It serves as a transitional home for male street children who have been neglected, abused, orphaned, maltreated, unsupervised, and uncared for.
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| Kuya Jorelle warming up to the kids. |
The shelter is located at
Brgy. Concepcion, a ten-minute drive from the city proper, and currently houses 16 kids, with the youngest kid at just three years old.
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| Getting to know the kids. |
Our visit to
St. Martin de Porres Kids' Home was slated on a Sunday, from 11 am to 1 pm. It was raining heavily that day, but not even the bad weather could stop us from spending time with the kids.
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| Having fun... |
It was so nice of our dear friend Jorelle
(who is a balikbayan himself) to come along with us. He's a pro when it comes to children's parties, and he made our visit to SMDP KH more fun by entertaining the kids with some pep talk and parlor games.
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| Playing games... |
No party would be complete without food, of course, and nothing says party like a hearty meal of Jollibee Chickenjoy. :)
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| Sharing food and smiles! |
Aside from the fast food, we also brought grocery items and other food stuff for the shelter. The kids were so nice and appreciative, and it was such a humbling experience to see how positive they are about life.
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| Morgan had the most fun with the kids of St. Martin de Porres. :) |
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| Mum with Ate Sally, who looks after the kids of SMDP KH. |
Truly, it was a birthday made more meaningful for Mum, and a weekend well-spent for all us, especially the three kids
(Yue, Maggie, and Morgan). The entire family is looking forward to doing this again with the kids of
St. Martin de Porres.
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| Thank you, St. Martin de Porres kids for having us! |
They say we should always be a blessing to others, and yes, you too can be a blessing to these kids. :)
Purok 3, Brgy. Concepcion,
San Pablo City
Deto ba pwd mag ampon ng bata matagal ko na kasi pangarap mag ka anak babae lng po Sana please 🙏 10 years na ak0ng nag hhntay na mag ka anak
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