April Rose

This past week was the last week for the interns. Because of that, we paid one last visit to some places we had been over the past 10 weeks. One of the programs that we had the chance to participate in was the feeding program. The significance of this program to me is that we went there the first day that I was in the Philippines. Jet lagged and tired, I don’t remember much from that first day. However, when we went there this beautiful little girl ran up to me and gave me a huge hug! I have to admit that I did not remember her at first. We have been working with so many different kids and I had only met her once, over a month and half ago.



This gorgeous girl’s name is April. She did not only remember me…she remembered hand games that we played, she remembered my name and she even remembered my birthday! This child truly touched my heart. As we were talking she noticed something, told me to wait with a finger gesture, and ran away. I curiously sat there as I waited several minutes. She quickly ran back and began to put her brand new earrings into my ears.



These kids don’t have much, but give what little they do have. They are both an inspiration and a challenge to me. I pray that I can embrace life and give just like these children. After all, Jesus told us to become like them.