The word Emmanuel always reminds me of Christmas and of course Jesus, a great friend and savior. This time I met another Emmanuel in the person of a sweet little boy. He is a year and 4 months old. They live on a waiting shed(sort of like a bus stop shed). The father is a hard working guy. Emil doesn't allow his physical limitations to hinder in providing for his son. My husband and I witnessed how he takes care of him. Their small bag is packed with foods for his son and a bottle of milk. He sees to it that he gets odd jobs to support him properly. Emil is a bit skinny because every time he gets a chance to buy food he buys it for his son. These father and son need a shelter. They need to have at least a decent place to sleep and rest.
Me and my husband have invited them to our house last Wednesday.I gave the baby a bathe so that I could apply an antiseptic to his wounds. We also fed them and gave them warm blankets. Emmanuel is very playful. I had a great time playing with him. He loves bananas! Emil is always smiling, you can't trace any bitterness when he speaks. We found out that his wife left him and his son last year. Since then he made it to a point to always care for the little boy whatever he does and wherever he goes. He doesn't beg for money. He asks for odd jobs. He told us that his body is strong and able so why not get a job. We were touched by that statement. Unfortunately his efforts are not enough. There is a little boy involved. My heart breaks for the kid so I told myself that something needs to be done here. They need help.
A very nice old woman who has a small store who is also their friend has offered a tiny lot for them to build a hut. The lady told me that she's willing to donate it to them. She asked me to help her make that hut happen. Have it built for the father and son. We talked it over and she said we will be needing at least $250.
My mission now is to feed them, educate the child and attend to his health condition as well.We will be needing help in earning that $250 because my income and my husband's will not be enough considering we also have other bills and concerns to attend to. If ever you read this post and if you feel like God is talking to you, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will make sure that every donation will be spent accordingly. I will produce receipts and records or even pictures during the construction of their tiny house.
A little amount will make a big change to these lives.
God bless you, all.
Ate, where are you right now po? You're such a blessing to Emil and Emmanuel. I'm inspired and I just thought that I too can help people like them once I become financially stable. Maybe God will use this new career para makatulong din ako. :) This time all I can do is to pray for them. I can contact you via email po siguro if ever I can extend help to them. :)
ReplyDeleteAte lab! Very inspiring ning imong act gi-goose bumps man ko oi hehe :) Silent preaching with acts of Godly deeds -- amazing :) Praise God for this :)
ReplyDeleteSana makatulong rin kme sa mga ganitong mga pagkakataon at situations dhil makikita mo yung inconditional love what our God really showers us..
maayong gabii ate lab! anhi diri sa manila mangaon ta unya mag istorya ta :)
Hello,Icee and Dm! We are still here in Sariaya, Quezon Province. We met Emil and Emmanuel at the market here. Currently, they are doing okay by God's grace. This mission is very uplifting because even people who aren't Christians are into it. Most of the sponsors are from Japan and Korea.God is using them to reach out for these father and son. They will be moving to their tiny hut which we tried to raise money for on Wednesday. Emil, the father is getting a job to sustain their life. He is not very dependent they just really needed a small break and I thank God He used me for them. I was really hoping that we could finish this before we leave for a short-long vacay at Justin's hometown. We leave on the 5th of October and will be back in April. Thanks Icee for the prayers. We need it so much. Without them we will not be empowered. *DM - mao lagi uy, ang Ginoo jud magbutang sa ato kung asa ta niya gamiton. tanan naa jud purpose. tininuoray na jud nang imo gugma diha ha? guapa ra ba kaayo ang imo palangga. pag amping mong duha. na, kaguapa ug guapo jud siguro sa mga liwat. kame ani wala pa jud tigulang na! hahaha! salamat sa pag imbitar pero maulaw ta kay dako kaayo mi ug kaon. hahaha! regars ko sa imo mama ug papa. Take care you both! -
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I had a hard time answering your comments for some reason I can't post or hit reply. that was weird but it's okay now. haha! :)
hehe maayo man me dire te lag daghang salamat! gimingaw na nimo cla mama, mami at tito hehe. dugay pa me maminjo magipon pa ko ug daghang kuwarta para sa negosyo unya kay mutabang pa man mi kela mama at tita myr. unya na mi maminjo pag settled na kay lisod man hehehe. pag naa'y time umanha ko diha hehehe magbonding ta. lakas man ang ahong kaon kay magsigi man ko mag merienda ug maghataw ng kan-on. hehe :)
ReplyDeletenaa man ko nga burden nga pinagppray. nagantay man ko unsay asnwer ni Lord. bisag ansaan man ta kay jan lagi si Lord nga magbless at magprovide sa atong mga needs.
kanindot sa inyo plano,M. Maayo jud na nga plano kay ang inyo parents matutuwa sad. bitaw panganhi mo pagbisita mo diri ba para bibo. hehe. kaya lang bakasyon sa kame balik namo sa Abril pa. tamang tama bakasyon na yun. hehe. pero basin naa na sad mo mga work nga malalayo. na, unsaon na lang? hehe. bitaw kanang imo gipagpray, pangayu-a jud sa Ginoo kay basta kabalo sya nga the best sa iya anak dili na magdugay ihatag dayon niya. ato na i-claim dayon. Ang Ginoo nahimuot sa inyo kay pirmi ninyo siya ginauna mao ang iya blessings sa inyo ibubuhos jud na niya.
DeleteDili madugay ang imo mga gi-ampo imo ra jud madawat. Lipay man gud si God sa imo kay wala nimo sya gi kalimot sa imo kinabuhi. Amen jud sa iya mga provisions! sige, ingats kayo dyan. regards utro kay mader and pader. hehe. :)