February has been thoroughly enjoyed by the tiny tots. Everyday has been special. So many visitors have come to our Home to see these children and children have been great with them. The good manners and behaviour has been commented upon by almost every visitor. Health has been pretty good apart from the few visits to medical centers basically for vision checks.

Children had a great month with more than the usual number of activities. Every beach outing is enjoyed, specially the fruit. They only visit the river end at Baga as the other location is not very safe for small children. Our children who are in Nursery had a great day at Campal children’s park. It was part of the nature trip that the school organized. They played on swings and slides, ran around the entire park and even went boating in the paddle boats. They were ready to drop to sleep when they finally arrived Home. Some of our children also went on the tour of Faber Castell and Funskool factories at Corlim in Old Goa. They just could not wait to tell their friends about the stationery and toys assembly. The staff too had a lot of outdoor activity this month. Saileja regularly went to stores to set everything in order, Sureka has been to the health centers with the children and Lucracia too. Lucracia also attended a child related workshop called, ‘The child in God’s Eyes’ It was by Pastor Frank Carmical (USA) in association with Awana International and VIVA India.

The highlight of the month was a fantastic picnic sponsored by Paul & Margaret Throssell. They sponsor Dev & Vishesh, two of our children. They took all the children on a wonderful picnic to Anjuna beach on 16^th. They were at the beach at 9 am and spent their time having loads of fun. Children enjoyed being in the water and they were allowed to stay in as long as they wished. They loved that very much. They also had chicken patties, beef rolls, soft drinks and lots of fruit. Lunch was light and served a little late due to snacks. The children returned back at 2 pm as there was something else was planned for them back at the Home. After a fresh water shower they all gathered I the TV hall and watched the award winning film regarding children, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ (Stars on earth) They enjoyed every moment of the film. They laughed, they cried, they applauded, they sang and they cheered. That evening everyone said a special prayer for all sponsors and for all children and parents everywhere. There was another party given jointly to Rainbow House and Kathleen House by Jackie Barker and her friend Gwen Cox. It was held at Rainbow House and the staff of both the Homes got together and got everything in order. Many friends of the sponsors came and attended. It was a fabulous time.

The coming month too promises to be full of activity. SNS has planned a picnic for students. Easter is approaching and so also the summer vacations. The children are having a great time just being children and it is so heartening to see them building fond memories of childhood…a childhood they would not have had if not for El Shaddai Charitable Trust.

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