We have just received this news from the Philippines: “BREAKFAST MINUS THE CART” 20 February 2014 Some months ago we were required by the local council to find a place to park our two carts and bring them only to the 20th Avenue whenever we hold our program. Having found none to date, we have been serving breakfast at the sidewalk minus the Cart. Present at this particular morning were, the Avendano (3), Rosario (4), Villamor (3) Kids, Julius, Skyler and James. The other five (5), the Cornelios, Rubio are in Amparo. The Bujawe kids (3) and Pia were missing. Remarkable is the presence of four (4) mothers who help us in the ministry. They have assigned tasks after breakfast: washing dishes and cooking utensils and keeping the surroundings spic-and-span. We see to it that at least twice a week, the children have hot milk to drink. It is alternated by hot chocolate, either Milo or Ovaltine. The children have bottled juice (prepared from bottled water donated by Gary and Angeli Valenciano) and biscuits for their snack during class-break. Thanking the Lord for the food we also ask Him to protect the children on their way to school. Most of them have busy streets to cross. Whenever Lita Avendano, the mother of the Avendano kids, couldn’t make it, she sends her eldest son Jerome, fourteen (14) years old to assist in her place. This morning he rode on a borrowed bike with his two little brothers to the 20th Ave. and went to get his youngest brother after. He also brought them to school riding the bike. He helped in serving the kids their breakfast. Jerome dropped school in July 2013. He is considering the Alternative Learning System, a special program for out-of –school kids like him. He was in fourth (4th) grade when he quit. With or without the Cart, the children continue to be thankful for the breakfast provided for them and promise to do well in school. Thank you for your prayers and support! Alfredo Olavidez
Posted on: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:00:01 +0000