A week before my birthday I already decided that I will celebrate it sa Precious Heritage Orphanage. At first, I thought it was really impossible to happen cause there are factors I need to consider like the funds, the people who will help me and the schedule itself. But I never lose hope. Sobrang miss ko na din yung mga kids dun. And the fact that I want my birthday to be special. Naisip ko kasi I was super blessed for my 23 years of living and I guess this was the best time for me to share it with others. I was fortunate na din kasi I have my family and friends whom I can lean on anytime. I really have a heart for kids talaga. Sobrang pag yun na pinag-usapan, I felt much concern for them. Before nga I joked around na gusto ko maging U.N. Ambassador. Wow! May mnga struggles din akong napagdaanan before ma-finalize yung plan ko of going sa Precious. Si tatay Brad hindi sya pwede that day kasi may interview sya, supposedly we will be using his car. Si Joenel, his phone was busted so he did not receive my text messages. Good thing, Aldrin was so willing to help me out with the plan. Last count of people to go, just me and Aldrin. Thanks much Aldrin! Grabe sya yung tipo ng taong maaasahan mo all the time. Hindi sya nagdalawang-isip na samahan ako. My Mom and Dad helped me with the groceries. We packed the loot bags filled with candies and chocolates.
It was 2pm when I met Aldrin at the Robinson's Galleria in Ortigas. Ang dami kong bitbit from Bulacan. Award talaga ko nun. Then we decided to buy like two boxes of Mister Donut. Parang merienda lang. Then we went na to Cubao to get a ride going to Precious. Funny that I'd even printed the map to get to Precious. Aldrin was good in directions, We easily get there. Too much sweat and our arms sore kasi ang bigat ng dala pero nung nakita ko na malapit na kami lahat yun nawala. Napalitan ng excitement.
Pagbukas ng door ng orphanage, sinalubong agad kami ng mga kids. They hugged and kissed us. A wonderful feeling. I totally missed them. Too bad I can't remember all their names so I need to asked them again. Basta ang saya! We started talking to each other ulit, loads of 'kwento" and we played jackstone and "patintero". I felt like I was a kid again. It was fun that we were divided into two teams, boys versus girls and in the end, we lose the game and the boys beckon! Super bonding with the kids. Aldrin played basketball with the boys and I did teach them a song, "Big Backyard". They were also happy to eat the donuts we brought and enjoyed the candies. One kid there asked us to stay in the orphanage for a day and sleep there. Gusto sana namin kaso we also realized na it'll be hard for them if they get too attached with us kasi we can't promise to be there all the time. I can promise na I can come back but I can't always give a date. Before we went home, that is the only time they realized it was my birthday. They sang the "Happy Birthday" song and the Precious Heritage Orphanage hymn. I almost cried. Sobrang overwhelming yung pakiramdam. Full-contentment and sincere happiness.
This has been one of the best birthday I ever had. Until now, whenever I recall this day it indeed made me smile. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam na you're spending your special day with people who need you the most. Hindi ko man mabigay yung full commitment ko sa kanila but I can guarantee that I will always pray for them. I love you kids! You made Ate April's birthday so memorable!
