Dear Papa Noel,
Thank you so much for you kind words of encouragement. We truly appreciate how the SOS community has welcomed us and for Carla's kind assistance in scheduling our meetings and activities.
Being mothers ourselves, we can understand the concerns the SOS mothers, most especially with regards to running a household and raising a family. We pray that these projects will someday be successful in addressing the issues that we and the SOS mothers discussed in our meeting.
We are inspired by you, Mr. Tejada, Carla and the SOS admin, and by the SOS mothers, who have so willingly and selflessly chosen this path to give these children a better life and future. We are very grateful to you for giving us the opportunity to help others and hopefully make a difference in our own small way.
Patricia
(On 5 Aug 2008, at 4:23 PM, Noel A. Leyson wrote:)
Dear Patricia,
I’m being updated by Carla about what your group of friends is doing for SOS Children’s Village Manila’s mothers and children—FOR LOVE! Going over your several “projects” gives one the impression that they are all well thought out and full of respect for the “beneficiaries” , not as charity objects but as persons. I’m inspired and humbled by your commitment to be good and do good for those in need of help!
My sincerest gratitude and appreciation to you ALL!
Papa Noel
