Help children in an orphanage

@mayka123 (16605)
India
July 3, 2008 6:45am CST
I make it a point to visit orphanages ever year or sometimes twice or thrice a year. These kids are so happy when someone comes to meet them and spend some time with them. Its not always about giving them gifts or something to eat. Sometimes some good and kind words also help a lot. Do you have something nice to say to these small kids most of whom may not even know me. I will read your message out to them when I meet them.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
28 Aug 08
It is really great on your part and it is a noble idea to visit orphanage. I think I must take a lead from your good deeds.......LOL! Keep it up! You are doing a great service to huminity.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
28 Aug 08
I enjoy being with these kids and the time I spend with them are really memorable ones. Will be going this sunday too there.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
29 Aug 08
Keep it up! I think the visits makes you feel satisfied and glad.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
26 Nov 08
These visits to the orphanages makes my sorrows lesser...
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
4 Jul 08
Hi Nora thats so nice of u that u do that, i am not that good that i visit them and meet them , but i sure send them donation and meals on regular basis, 4-5 times a year but what u said is right and i will try to do it as well Keep it up good work
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
4 Jul 08
Visiting these children and spending the day with them makes them a lot more happy that is why me and my daughter sometimes make time to spend the day with them.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
4 Jul 08
Thats really so nice of u and honestly i like it and touched by it as well as impressed keep on doing good work, take care
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
7 Jul 08
Thanks a lot and take care.
@kwenge (2487)
• Kenya
7 Jul 08
We also go to visit different orphanages every once in a year before christmass. We spend time with this kids, share moments with them and encourage them with inspirational stories. Our monies and presents are not more important than staying with them for some hours, playing games and allowing them to show their talents to us. The only message I can give you to take to them is this " Everything happens together for good for those who love the Lord", that God loves and takes care of them those who dont have parents, so them being orphans is according to Gods plan and for the better. God took their parents because they were the best he could get.
@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Jul 08
Thanks a lot for your reply. After reading your message I feel I have nothing more to say.
@kwenge (2487)
• Kenya
8 Jul 08
Thanks too for giving my response the best! Am soo humbled by that. am glad to know that I helped you in one way or another. Happy posting my friend.
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
7 Aug 08
That is a very noble effort my friend,and I wish that we had orphanages near where me and my fiance live,because I know I would want to go visit them and give them some words of encouragement and I am sure that my fiance would agree with me,and I am sure sometimes words are better than material things and I guess I would say to tell the kids that they are someone and to never lose hope because they will make something of themselves one day.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Aug 08
I think if we all make the effort to help those who are less fortunate than us the world would be a better place. Have seen some children really come up in life and some who have not taken advantages of the kindness offered to them. Will be going to the orphanage next weekend to spend the day there.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Aug 08
Thanks a lot and have a nice weekend.
• United States
8 Aug 08
I agree if we all helped those less fortunate the world would be a better happy place and that is cool that you will be going to see them again,and I am sure that it gives a feeling that can not be replaced by anything in the world,have a great day,good luck in your life,and Happy Posting my friend.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
4 Jul 08
i visit an orphanage or an old age home with my family on my sons birthdays and our wedding anniversary..i prefer having a birthday party at the orhanage where the children can also enjoy some games and snacks..we cannot afford too much but i also carry some rice, pulses, fruits and sweets..we carry some small gifts for the children just anything that can make them smile ..it gives me satisfaction though it is a very small deed..
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
7 Jul 08
We do not have to be rich to visit orphanages. Just sharing a cake and some sweets with these children makes them very happy.
@nupats (3564)
• India
7 Jul 08
well said dear and i fully agree with u..
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@SueD823 (371)
• United States
11 Dec 08
Orphanages are not the norm here in the States. Most children will be places within a family unit, "Foster-Care" with "Foster Parents" and hopefully have as good a life as being in a functional family. My message to them, is to let them know that they are loved and remembered. Regardless of their current situation, they are in the thoughts and hearts of many, many people all around the world. Thank you for doing this, it makes me feel warm inside and it is truly honorable, what you are doing by visiting these children and giving them hope.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
23 Oct 18
At times when kids loose their parents their immediate family members very often do not take the responsibility of loooking after the kid. These kids then end up in orphanages.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
28 Nov 08
that is a desire in my heart to visit the less fortunate ones.but due some problem in my legs,i cannot do so,.but i make it a point to contribute some amount of money to these organisations.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
2 Dec 08
We can help these kids in our own way. Sometimes if we are not able to visit them we can do so financially as you do and simultaneously we can keep praying for them.
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• Australia
6 Aug 08
Tell them that it's ok to be an orphan. Work hard keep their eyes turned toward God and in the Eternities all their suffering will be rewarded. And yes there is a Santa Clause.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Aug 08
Thanks a lot for your encouraging response. And I will not forget Santa.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
8 Jul 08
i think its really a nice habit. i also thought of visiting them, but never could manage. can you convey my message to them? I want to let them know i also want to do something for them. I pray so taht they get home.
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Jul 08
Yes I will surely convey your message to them and do remember them in your prayers.
• Singapore
8 Jul 08
yeah so true kids are so happy when someone comes to meet them and spend some time with them....... Same this was the case with me when i went there.......well sometimes i do give them some gifts like toys soft toys chochlates and all that stuff....i do not have much time to spend but still i take out time for them once in a six month and i donate some money also to their organisations..... it feels very good that we are doing something for others to whom we dont even know......
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@mayka123 (16605)
• India
8 Jul 08
Its good to be in touch with these kids sometimes.