Thank you to those of you who remembered to donate this year. I had the opportunity to work with Pan Productions this last October while they were filming in the Philippines. This gave me the opportunity to visit with our scholars. Unfortunately I do not have as many video and photographs as I normally do. I caught Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever while I was there. I was sick for about 3 weeks, which included a short stint in the hospital - in the Philippines they require someone to stay with you in your room. Mary Grace, one of the scholars, selflessly volunteered to do this. She went to get all my prescriptions and helped me with my IV tubes and bag every time I needed to get out of the bed. She really saved the day. Some of the parents also came to visit me while I was there. It was so heartwarming to have all our efforts returned when I was placed in such a vulnerable position. I always thought the payoff would be to see the children graduate and get a good job, but there is so much more to it than that. I am realizing how much we are all a part of their lives and how important we have become to their future.
Here is a video link to a YouTube video I put together with the footage I had.
I hope you enjoy it, share it, and remember to donate. http://dumolog.blogspot.com/
Thank you for your support
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