AN EARLY CHRISTMAS TREAT

As Super Typhoon Pepito intensified and struck Bicol on Saturday, Tagaytay City remained warm and sunny, with a cool breeze in the air. The goal of the day was to reconnect with Tahanan Vedruna, which had been off my radar for months. Their contact details online were no longer up to date, and I had not received a response to the emails I sent. So, I decided to visit Tagaytay in person to check on the children and sisters, bringing much-needed supplies like bond paper, rice, and food packs. The children and sisters were deeply grateful for the visit and eagerly shared some homemade products they had made. Before I left, they also gifted us with fresh papaya and sayote from their home garden. Christmas is truly for children, and I encourage you to consider visiting them during the holidays to spread joy. I also reached out to a couple of friends working with PLDT to help get them connected to the internet. This will allow them to get back online and become reachable to everyone once again. I’m confident they’ll be back in circulation very soon.
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A heartfelt thank you to all the donors who made this visit possible by contributing grocery and school supplies. A special thanks also to the generous soul who drove us and the goodies to and from the mission area. You are all living testaments that when God blesses you financially, you don’t raise your standard of living; you raise your standard of giving. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated.