Last Saturday (8th August) Bec and I delivered two very special surprises to the kids at the orphanage at Bal Mandir. The first was a box of books we had collected from various donors in Sydney and Singapore. The second was a crate full of delicious fruit including mangoes, bananas, apples, pineapples and pomegranates!
We arrived around midday and the kids were all playing in the courtyard, unaware of the pending excitement. As Bec and I walked in carrying two very big boxes we quickly acquired a big group of curious followers. We first opened the box full of books and after an initial frenzy of squealing and grabbing we managed to get everyone to line up so that they could choose a book to take and read.
It was amazing to see all of the children so enthusiastic about reading and learning new things. It was also very touching to see the older children helping the younger ones to read their books. Bec got in on the act too with some fantastic facial expressions and sound effects to add to her reading, making her easily the most popular sideshow! Another favourite was a book all about Transformers, which kept the boys very busy as they debated which of the ‘robots in disguise’ had the best powers.
We spent about 2 hours with all of the children reading book after book and just as everyone appeared to be getting tired the fruit, now chopped up and ready to eat, arrived. Another frenzy ensued but somehow all the children ended up with their fair share of fruit.
As everyone settled down to eat it was our queue to leave. We were exhausted but also invigorated by spending the time with such energetic and inspiring kids. Thanks to all those who have donated books after the past year, they are being well used and loved!
Last Saturday (8th August) Bec and I delivered two very special surprises to the kids at the orphanage at Bal Mandir. The first was a box of books we had collected from various donors in Sydney and Singapore. The second was a crate full of delicious fruit including mangoes, bananas, apples, pineapples and pomegranates!
We arrived around midday and the kids were all playing in the courtyard, unaware of the pending excitement. As Bec and I walked in carrying two very big boxes we quickly acquired a big group of curious followers. We first opened the box full of books and after an initial frenzy of squealing and grabbing we managed to get everyone to line up so that they could choose a book to take and read.
It was amazing to see all of the children so enthusiastic about reading and learning new things. It was also very touching to see the older children helping the younger ones to read their books. Bec got in on the act too with some fantastic facial expressions and sound effects to add to her reading, making her easily the most popular sideshow! Another favourite was a book all about Transformers, which kept the boys very busy as they debated which of the ‘robots in disguise’ had the best powers.
We spent about 2 hours with all of the children reading book after book and just as everyone appeared to be getting tired the fruit, now chopped up and ready to eat, arrived. Another frenzy ensued but somehow all the children ended up with their fair share of fruit.
As everyone settled down to eat it was our queue to leave. We were exhausted but also invigorated by spending the time with such energetic and inspiring kids. Thanks to all those who have donated books after the past year, they are being well used and loved!
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