Comments on: Visiting Virlanie. http://www.embracingeveryday.net/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/ Stumbles Occasionally. Stands Up Everytime. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:22:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert Dent http://www.embracingeveryday.net/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-686 Robert Dent Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:33:53 +0000 http://embracingeveryday.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-686 Dear Gigi, I've had the heartwarming, yet sobering experience of visiting Virlanie in Makati twice, my last two trips to the Philippines. Both times I've shared toys and clothing stuffed in a large duffle bag and dragged half way around the world. I've even begun to sponsor one of the children. But this most recent effort to support Virlanie's mission will finally have a bigger impact on the children's health than I could have hoped for two years ago when this introduction to Virlanie began. Thanks to the support of my Rotary Club, $1,000 will be sent to assist with the processing of street children as they pass through Marco Polo House. And I promise it won't be the end... Thanks for your insights and touching words Gigi. And to know there are so many others that are willing to not only put others before themselves, especially in these difficult economic times, but to show your children that compassion for others is a gift that will carry on the rest of their lives...and their children as well. Best to you for your gift. Regards, Rob <em>Robert, thank you very much for sharing your blessings to the children of Virlanie too - even if you're not from our country... In these times of cosumerism, it is important to teach our children what really is important - the value of LIFE, LOVING and GIVING. We will continue to support and help Virlanie - one little step at a time... Gigi</em> <blockquote> Dear Gigi,

I’ve had the heartwarming, yet sobering experience of visiting Virlanie in Makati twice, my last two trips to the Philippines. Both times I’ve shared toys and clothing stuffed in a large duffle bag and dragged half way around the world. I’ve even begun to sponsor one of the children. But this most recent effort to support Virlanie’s mission will finally have a bigger impact on the children’s health than I could have hoped for two years ago when this introduction to Virlanie began. Thanks to the support of my Rotary Club, $1,000 will be sent to assist with the processing of street children as they pass through Marco Polo House. And I promise it won’t be the end…

Thanks for your insights and touching words Gigi. And to know there are so many others that are willing to not only put others before themselves, especially in these difficult economic times, but to show your children that compassion for others is a gift that will carry on the rest of their lives…and their children as well. Best to you for your gift.

Regards, Rob

Robert, thank you very much for sharing your blessings to the children of Virlanie too – even if you’re not from our country… In these times of cosumerism, it is important to teach our children what really is important – the value of LIFE, LOVING and GIVING.

We will continue to support and help Virlanie – one little step at a time…

Gigi

]]> By: Julian http://www.embracingeveryday.net/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-685 Julian Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:47:54 +0000 http://embracingeveryday.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-685 Thank you for your kindness in helping street children through Virlanie. I sympathise completely with your: " was literally doing my best to hold back my tears." I'm back in Paris now after volunteering with Virlanie for the last three months and am planning my return to do it again. On more than once occasion I too had to blink back tears, most often when talking with potential/actual donors about the Foundation and hearing from them how much they'd like to help. The generosity of Filippinos changes the lives of street children every day, and it changed my life too. I hope Sky has a truly wonderful birthday celebration! julian Thank you for your kindness in helping street children through Virlanie.
I sympathise completely with your: ” was literally doing my best to hold back my tears.” I’m back in Paris now after volunteering with Virlanie for the last three months and am planning my return to do it again. On more than once occasion I too had to blink back tears, most often when talking with potential/actual donors about the Foundation and hearing from them how much they’d like to help. The generosity of Filippinos changes the lives of street children every day, and it changed my life too.
I hope Sky has a truly wonderful birthday celebration!
julian

]]> By: Yuande http://www.embracingeveryday.net/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-684 Yuande Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:20:24 +0000 http://embracingeveryday.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/visiting-virlanie/#comment-684 Dear Gigi, thank you for this post in your blog. I am glad to inform you that Virlanie has now an english forum. Please, spread the information around you, as it could be a great way to communicate and discuss about the great action of Virlanie. The address: - English forum: http://www.forum-virlanie.org/en - French forum: http://www.forum-virlanie.org Thank you, Yuande Dear Gigi,

thank you for this post in your blog.

I am glad to inform you that Virlanie has now an english forum. Please, spread the information around you, as it could be a great way to communicate and discuss about the great action of Virlanie.

The address:

- English forum: http://www.forum-virlanie.org/en
- French forum: http://www.forum-virlanie.org

Thank you,
Yuande

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