AFTER ALL THE SET-BACKS, MISSTEPS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS LAST CHRISTMAS, FINALLY SUCCESS!
SAINT BENEDICT HOME
Sister Nyra Anne Payotte, O. Carm.
administrator
HERE IS THE WHOLE HOUSE POSING WITH THEIR TOYS
Everybody is dressed in their "Sunday best" after Mass.
(Thanks to Mr. Kirt Morris of Georgetown SVG for taking the photos)
There was a special request for the newest version of the old ETCH-A-SKETCH.
He's holding his new ball, his new interactive bear and one of the many toothbrushes and toothpastes we sent down.
This young man got one of the binocular sets.
Another set of binoculars on top of his interactive toy.
The Teddy Bears were popular.
Another lucky Teddy Bear recipients.
Putting one of those toothbrushes to good use!
Enjoying their toys together on the floor.
BREAD OF LIFE HOME
Sister Zita Knights O.C.
administrator
Sister Zita and some of the children from the Bread of Life Home
Sister Zita and the children, in their Sunday best, with last year's Christmas presents after they finally arrived in January of this year!
I was especially touched by this little girl, in her finest dress, holding the doll we got for her. The doll looks just like her - dark skinned with big eyes! Even the box matches her dress!
I was relieved and amazed to see them holding the very toys that I had bought "on line" last fall with the funds that people so generously gave me for this project. I remember taping up the boxes in my garage and taking them to the post office. When they did not arrive on schedule, I was very distressed and lost a lot of sleep.
I remember thinking, after they were lost for two months, that they had been stolen. Then I felt such great relief when they were found. Now I am excited to recognize them again as they are held by the children in these pictures!
I was especially touched by this little girl, in her finest dress, holding the doll we got for her. The doll looks just like her - dark skinned with big eyes! Even the box matches her dress!
This little girl also got a doll that looked just like her! Yes, even the box matches her pink "Sunday dress!"
THE HAPPY ENDING
I was relieved and amazed to see them holding the very toys that I had bought "on line" last fall with the funds that people so generously gave me for this project. I remember taping up the boxes in my garage and taking them to the post office. When they did not arrive on schedule, I was very distressed and lost a lot of sleep.
I remember thinking, after they were lost for two months, that they had been stolen. Then I felt such great relief when they were found. Now I am excited to recognize them again as they are held by the children in these pictures!
What a fairy tale ending! Thank you Fr Ron for all the good you are doing in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The nuns have found a true friend and supporter and the children are now aware that Santa did not forget them. The pictures taken by Kirt add considerably to the good news you have related
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