US Sailors prepare the grounds
for concrete columns.
On Saturday the 26th of May about 20 members of the US
Navy paid a visit to the Child Protection and Development Centre to help at
the compound. Together with the children, work was not only effective but
also more pleasurable and everybody had a great time.
After their arrival the team was split into two groups.
One group worked adjusting the land so grass can be planted to make the
surroundings greener and even more beautiful. The other group was busy with
digging holes for concrete columns. Bamboo frames will be put between these
concrete columns, so climbing plants can grow on them.
While some of the children were helping the Navy the
others collected rubbish on the land or distributed water for the
hardworking sailors. When there was nothing more to work on, the team had
some time to play with the children. The children enjoyed playing volleyball
and basketball and the great fondness the Navy showed towards them.
Then it was lunchtime and once more everybody had the
chance to enjoy the great Thai food cooked by Ead. However, the highlight
was definitely the fresh chocolate chip cookies made by the children and
served right away out of the oven. The team complimented them on how well
behaved they are.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards
the team for the great work they did at CPDC and for sharing their time with
the children. Special thanks go to the chaplain, Donald Baker and to Peter
Thorrand for organizing the event and for the constant support.
US Navy volunteers till the
land so grass can be planted to make the surroundings greener.
Youngsters arrive with cold,
refreshing water.
Kids will be kids.
Some of the children keep busy
happily collecting rubbish on the land.
“Swish!” This young man shows
some basketball talent.
“And I helped!”
Chai yo! Everyone is happy,
although tinged with sadness that their new friends are about to depart.
