Category: day-by-day

Something new

Dear Reader, I’m going to start a new chapter in this blog of mine. I have created a theme for each day of the week where I will discuss things that have inspired me. My hope is that they inspire you as well! The themes are as follows: You never know what I may write…

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Road Trip!!

The Eisner So, gas is going down…. thank goodness! My first thought is ROAD TRIP! I stumbled across this museum in Milwaukee and I HAVE TO GO! I must be a nerd to think a business card exhibit sounds like fun, but I willing to accept that. Now I just have to convince someone to…

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Meet Hardcore Lizzy.

You know that feeling where you feel a little tickle on your arm and you’re just sure there’s something on you? Usually you look and there’s nothing there. Well, in the Philippines, that’s not the case. If you feel like there’s something on you, there always is. I’m a girly girl. I don’t like dirt,…

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Since I’ve been in the Philippines I’ve:

•    Traveled by every possible type of transportation: boat, canoe, jeepney, car, motorcycle, tricycle, and bus. •    Slept in a tent in the pouring rain. •    Survived a typhoon. (hehe) •    Eaten rice every single day. •    Went to the “CR” in a hole in the dirt. •    Improved my chaco tan line. •    Worn…

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Hi, My Name is JoJo.

When I was 4 years old my father was unable to take care of me so he gave me to a friend of his. That friend gave me to another friend. That friend gave me to a government agency which referred me to Love the Children. Since I’ve been here, I have been given food,…

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Interested in making a donation to Love the Children Foundation?

“We are funded by very few donors and partners. We appreciate every single help that we receive, but it’s not quite enough to defray the needs of the growing number of our children. We need you in making a difference in their lives.” Account Name: Love The Children Foundation, Inc. Bank Name: Philippine National Bank…

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Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider!

Almost ten years ago, a lady we now know as Mama Cindy, began having dreams she couldn’t get off her mind. In the dream she saw the faces of ragged and helpless children. Over and over she would dream about these homeless, uncared for children and began to pray about what she should do. At…

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Meet PJ

Since he was only a few days old, PJ has lived here at Palm Haven. He is now six years old and has cerebral palsy. He is unable to speak, but is very smart. Kaycee was assigned to PJ, and since she has been working with him he has learned to recognize letters “A”-“D”. “He…

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Sean Sean

Meet Sean. He is the most loving three year old boy you could ever meet! He loves to give hugs and kisses. When he was younger he was diagnosed with severe hearing loss and speech delays. The older he has gotten they have realized his hearing loss isn’t quite as bad as they first thought….

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Meet our friend Joy…

Six years ago a Canadian Missionary brought a young girl named Joy, who had been abandoned, to Palm Haven Orphanage. They were not sure about her age, but guessed that she was about three years old. It is believed that she had been severely abused before coming to Palm Haven. Because of the abuse Joy…

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