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2002 Visit to the Philippines |
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Saturday, 11th January 2003 - I walked through the village checking children's sizes so I can sort clothes for next week. Of course I stopped to spend some time with Mary
and her friends. The clothing they have is enough to bring anyone to
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On the way back to the roadway Gertrude
cornered me, I had to take a photo of her with her new sun hat on, she told
me she needed some rice, I told her I would deliver a 'bundle of joy'
harpoon (tomorrow) she then asked if I could find her a husband, I told her
we were good but not that good. (She is a lovely old lady)
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Then it was time to pick up Gloria (our newest girl scout) Gloria is the
little down syndrome child (18 years old) who were saw at the house whilst
paying our respects for the deceased lady.
Picture shows Scout Leader, Dave with Gloria, and our mascots Kassi May and
Olga May looking intently out of the van window.
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Today we are just about to go out and distribute 1400 pieces of children's
clothing, thanks to those who have supported us through this last year.
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The scout parade was something to behold, you had to be there to see it to
recognise the huge impact we are having in the village with the children
being in scouts, the whole school is enrolled and fees were paid for from
funds raised in the 300 club. The children have varying degrees of
uniform, some have none, some have their mothers uniform, with holes, rips
and the like from the years of wear.
Never the less the children are proud of their part in the DOLJO SCOUT
TROOPS, I know that this is the right way to get through to the village and
start by teaching from the bottom up. The children took care of Gloria our
little down syndrome which care a 'win win' as Dave would say - 1. Gloria
gets to participate in a community activity instead of being locked
away. and 2. the scouts learn that it is right to care for the less
fortunate in our society. |
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I can't really say much more apart from the fact that I was so proud to be
a part of yesterday's parade and I am thankful to Dave for the amount of
time, energy and money he spends on the scouts. I intend to approach our
scouting movement when I come home and give them the opportunity of viewing
"COMMUNITY SCOUTING' at it's finest. |
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Saturday continues on the next page |
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Friday, 27th December 2002
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28th, 29th, 30th December 2002
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Wednesday, 1st January 2003
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Saturday, 4th January 2003
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Sunday, 5th January 2003
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Tuesday, 7th January 2003
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Wednesday, 8th January 2003
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Thursday, 9th January 2003
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Satuday, 11th January 2003
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Monday, 13th January 2003
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Wednesday, 15th January 2003
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