Staff Blog

Summer is here!  What does that mean to an island that remains tropical all year round?  Good question!  It really only means that it is hotter-a LOT hotter!  And there is less rain.  And its hot.  And your umbrella is your most prized possession because it protects you from the fierce sun.  And then there's the heat.  But really, I'm not all that grumpy about it...just a little grumpy about it...   :)

The kids, however, are unfazed by the heat.  They still run and play without abandon.  I, however, sit in the shade and look on with amazement---my mouth hanging open.

The summer brings with it new activities.  KITE SEASON is here once again!  It is almost as if a switch turns on inside of them and they all decide today is the day for kite-flying.  And they MAKE them!  Watching them making them is a favorite pasttime of mine---again, I do so in the shade, in case you were wondering!  :)

They are making these kites from twigs from brooms, plastic grocery bags, and string.  Permission to be amazed granted!

In flight!

Other summer activities...

CHALK!!!

FUN IN THE SHADE---These wise girls are making crafts with flower blossoms!

What pure happiness looks like! 

He is our newest kid, but it already seems like he has been with us for quite some time.  God has blessed us and him with a smooth transition and we are happy to have him here with us!

 Its hard to be grumpy about the heat when you have this smile to look at!

Thank the Lord for these children that bless me every day and remind me of God's endless provision and goodness!

Glory be to Him always!

We had some visitors here recently.  An adoptive family had returned to show their son where he came from so many years ago.  Those visitors are such a blessing!  Our childcare workers are always touched to see the children they once fed and bathed return happy and healthy and grown.  This family went above and beyond, however.  Their son decided that he wanted to celebrate his birthday with all of the kids at CSC.  He and his family arranged to have the Jollibee birthday brigade come with balloons, food (SO much food!), games and prizes!  Check out how much fun was had!

THE FEAST!!!!  There was fried chicken, spaghetti, Yum burgers, peach mango pie and Coke!

THE GAMES!

 This game was particularly hilarious to watch.  The kids started in a circle and then had to be the quickest to get into groupings of various sizes!  There was plenty of scrambling and frantic behaviors!  Other games involved singing a song, being the first to bring up a requested object (I gave my phone, a hair clip and a 1 peso coin for the cause) or saying "Jollibee," holding out the "bee" for the longest amount of time.  Let's just say some of our kids can hold a lot of air inside their little bodies!  ;) 

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of THE Jollibee!

EXCITED SMILES ABOUND!!

And he's HERE!!!!!! 

You would never know these two are archrivals---Joemar with his McDonald's hat! :)

Cool dudes!   

Clearly my camera was one of many, but you get the idea!!!  :)

Thanks to all visitors everywhere!  Your presence here is a blessing to the kids, to our workers and to the staff.

Truthfully, our kids are pretty special.  Yes, you may consider me a biased informant, but I dare you to come here and spend the afternoon playing with any number of them and not draw the same conclusion! 

We have some of the sweetest kids I have ever met.  They are helpful, considerate, creative, athletic and energetic. 

We also have some of the silliest kids I have ever met!!!  I decided to highlight that side of our kids for you this week...  Enjoy!

That face...

They are off to save the world!  Watch out.... ;)

Such an impish smile!   

His name is pretty much Mischief----with a capital M! 

 PEEK!

FYI, He was winding up for an overhand throw---I found that out after the picture was taken!  ;)

Yes, he really is wearing the face of a pig!!!

Silly sisters!

And this one needs no caption...

Thanks for reading and caring about our silly, but precious children!

God Bless!

Loving life....and more specifically....hackysacks!  :)

Thank you to our visitors for giving every kid their very own hackysack---as you can see, they were eagerly received!

Actions speak louder than words...

I see this adage lived out every day by our workers.  They care for our kids in a way that goes above and beyond what is outlined in their job description.  They do their job---whether it is preparing a meal, overseeing bathtime, homework time, changing diapers, or making sure our vehicles are safe and in good running order---with heart and dedication to the ministry of CSC.  They love these kids and it shows!

 How our Uncles love...

Taking care of our homes

Celebrating a special day

Playing with them

Holding them---even though it means you will get sticky in the process!

Praying over them

Helping them play safely

How our Aunties love...

Helping with homework 

 Meeting a need

Encouraging cooperative play

Laughing with them

Being one of our children's first teachers!

Providing one-on-one attention

And the list goes on....

I believe we learn how to love and how to be kind to others from how we are loved and treated by those around us.
It warms my heart every time I see one of our kids loving another one of our kids, but what else would you expect when they have such good teachers?  :)

How our kids love each other...

 We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19