posted by Kristen
This post was made by one of our most dedicated repeat donors at Aura’s House. He recently visited our completed classroom at the Santo Nino Elementary School in the Philippines. Thanks to Aura’s House donations the school now enjoys this much needed addition to their cramped building. Please read Evergreen’s account and my response below.
“This past Monday, December 17th, I had the opportunity to visit Christian Capin at Santo Nino Elementary School in Manila. Upon my arrival I was treated like royalty by the school majorettes with a dance routine. The classroom built by Aura’s house is a significant improvement to a very crowded school compound which contains thousands of students. Christian is a tiny little boy, who proudly presented me with a certificate, a handmade drawing of his new classroom, and a Christmas card. I was greeted warmly by his fellow classmates who just beamed while an older 3rd grade student sang “Hero” to me. It was a very moving experience for me and I think all of the donors to this project should be justifiably proud of their accomplishment.”
Kristen said,
December 21, 2007 at 2:21 pm
First of all, THANK YOU so much for visiting the school. I hope I can make the trip one of these days. Christian always had such personality to me just through photos. I can just imagine how sparkling he must be in person.
I’ve been thinking about you and your trip. Did the storms affect you? Did you run across any problems?
I’m glad to hear that you are safe and sound.
I and the Aura’s House crew wish you the happiest of holidays and all the best for 2008. Thanks for all you do on behalf of needy children.
Kristen
ps. Hope you don’t mind if I include your words in our next newsletter and make a new post here.
