The kids have been on summer vacation for a few months now and have been having a great time! Some of them spent two weeks at a summer camp for local kids, held at our new campsite facility. Others have attended summer classes to help them catch up in subject areas. Just this week the older ones had the joy and privilege of going to a Milo basketball training program, which they loved and some of them showed some real potential!
They have loved the outdoors, the freedom to run and play in open, green, clean places here in Malaybalay is a huge blessing! There is lots to discover, from rhino beetles to colorful caterpillars. Their favorite game at them moment is kick ball with the neighborhood kids. Riding bikes is all the rage and another real blessing for these kids. Making up games and just general craziness has been real fun to watch!
Being able to play with these kids and watch them enjoy life reminds me that kids are kids everywhere! And while things are rarely perfect, seeing them play together and show each other love despite the brokenness of their past, makes me see in action what Jesus said - that the Kingdom of God begins right here, right now, what a joy to be a part of that here in the Philippines!
Felicity Taylor
Malaybalay Home Director
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