Monday 12 October
Due to the kind generosity of you; my family, friends, colleagues and Moneysupermarket.com Limited today I was able to have one of the most positive meetings I have ever had with a lady by the name of Carmen who runs the safe house about how we can help the girls.
We discussed items that the girls needed and when I asked Carmen what things would make the girls happy and be of use to them her response was a small treat each for example a chocolate or something similar, I have to say I was very taken aback by this and for one brief moment was speechless, it is quite clear that even though the safe house is not state funded Carmen does not have any expectations of the volunteers like me. Thanks to your generosity it was with great confidence, pride and happiness that I was able to inform Carmen that we were able to do much better then that, much better indeed.
I explained that we wanted to help the girls and their children today, tomorrow and for the future, in response Carmen´s exact words were that they had been sent a blessing from above and they were exceptionally grateful for any help we could provide them with.
Tomorrow (Tuesday 13 October) I am going to be provided with a list of all of the girls and their children's vital statistics i.e. shoe size, height etc so that I can buy them each everyday essentials such as shoes, toiletries and a treat or two, next I will be shopping around for a PC to enable the girls to become IT literate to put the girls in good stead for when they leave the house and go into the big world where they will need to be able to fend for themselves and their children competing with many thers at such a young age with the responsibilties usually associated to peole older and in a more fortunate position then them by just having the support of a loving family. Next on my list are items for the little toddlers and babies such as educational toys, walkers, cots etc, whilst the girls are busy being taught life skills these poor little toddlers are having to entertain themselves with the odd doll or book they can get their hands on, its only fair and right that they get toys and books just like all children should. Other things on my list for the girls include books including reading, comprehension and colouring together with stationary, whilst the girls have some of these they must know them inside out and back to front, why you might ask, the answer, because they have merely a handful of books between them they trace, yes trace each page several times over on A4 sheets of paper and carry out the specific activity on the paper so that the book can be reused again and again, when I first realised why they were tracing I was totally stunned and upset, it actually took a while for it to register how little these girls have and what makes them even more special is the appreciation and consideration they have for the things they have no matter how small.
Every penny is invaluable to this very worthy cause and I cannot stress enough how much we are able to help.
Are we really a blessing or just very fortunate and kind enough to help where it is most needed?
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Sis,
ReplyDeletePlease let meknow if there anything more i need to do from here.
Love Alex xxx
Hey Mina,
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job out there. Reading all this just makes you realise how lucky we all truly are, and puts into perspective how trivial our problems really are.
On that note, i'd like to make a small donation please. I'm just sorry that it won't be something more substantial. So if you can let me know how i can make a donation please.
Take care and i look forward to hearing from you soon.
PP
Hi Mina, how are you?
ReplyDeleteReading all this made me realise that we are very lucky that we get food, water,clothes and shelter, where other peolpe don't get it.
You are doing a great job Mina.
Take care
xxx
Hi Mina, my eyes are filled with tears! it makes me realise that we don't know the true meaning of living. We take everything for granted and live in a self-absorbed society where we don't appreciate what we have or make it last. Just because we have a sufficient amount of disposable income we buy them things which unnecessary or which we will simple store away in our houses never to see it or use it again! These girls have gone through so much which is still unimaginable yet are living a life which ensures maximum happiness out of the smallest of things in contrast to us not even being happy with large luxury items... I have raised a collection amongst friends and colleagues.. how is it possible to send it to you... it isn't much but I hope it brings a smile somehow to those young girls!...N
ReplyDeleteHi All,
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much for your generosity I cannot tell how invaluable your donations are going to be, every single penny counts and will be put to good use I assure you. It is not how much but the fact that you all want to and will be helping that is so very important.
As this has been unexpected I have not set up a paypal account or anything alike as such what I propose is this;
Non Moneysupermarket.com kind and generous people if you let me know how much you would like to donate I will fund your donation and would ask that you give it to me when I see you next or I can give you my bank details for you to deposit the money, whichver you prefer is fine by me, also if you prefer please feel free to text me on my number ending 609.
Kind and generous Moneysupermarket.com people Graeme Delap is collating donations and pledges so if you contact him he will advise you accordingly.
Best wishes and love
Mina
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Hey Sis, how are you? enjoying it with the kid, they will miss you when u gone :(
ReplyDeletesantimasi wants to donate £50 and me and ram want to donate £25..we will give you the money when you come back.
the kids look so cute..
takecare
lots of love
Ram and Priya XXXXXX
Hey Sis,
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing? Please can you pass on my love to mum and dad and let them know that I am having a fantastic time with the kiddies!
The children are all so adorable and I just love spending time with them, I´m really going to miss them.
Thank you so much for your donation, it´s very kind of you and Ram also thank masi for me please.
Lots of love
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