Birthday Wish - Time to Give Back

One of my birthday wishes is to be able to visit an orphanage.  Thanks to one of my friends, she mentioned about Shepherd of the Hills.  This is a Christian Home Care Organization which helps neglected, abused, abandoned and underprivileged children.  The organization has many programs like Home care program, Music and arts, sports, educational program etc. These programs help children grow to be a positive and healthy adult. 


When we arrived in the home, we were welcomed with wonderful smiles.  I immediately introduced my friends who supported and donated as well, for the supplies needed in the home (toiletries, canned goods, clothing and school supplies). 
I informed the kids that the theme of the party was Prince and Princesses, of course I asked my friends to wear pink shirts!  We served spaghetti, BBQ, burger, cake and ice cream!  In return, these kids surprised us with a wonderful performance (violins and guitar!), which left us in awe.


While watching them perform, I came to realize, as a blogger, we usually buy new things for our wardrobe.  I purchase a bag which amounts to an expense of a family for the whole year (maybe not even close!). I am very fortunate.  I have a loving family, a home, supportive friends and continuous income.  The feeling after the event was and still is indescribable, I feel a sense of contentment that I promised myself while driving away, I will remember to go back and share my blessings, as these angels have touched my heart.

me and my friends wore tiaras, mine is the gold one of course!

prayer before meals

food was served

Caleb.  Half Bangladesh, half Filipino.  He was abandoned in a hospital.  The doctors diagnosed him as blind, but thankfully his eye sight has improved, he know sees shadows.

The performance.  I fought back tears while taking the photos

my friend Coy jamming with the kids

their chow chow Mucho, joined in the party!  All smiles for me! Isn't he cute?

Class Picture!!!