Munich freezing

-18 Degrees Celsius in Munich

Belated Happy Birthday, Tine!

The Friends of Germany congratulates Christine Danzl on her birthday last February 07, 2012!

May you have many more candles to blow, cakes to eat and parties to celebrate in the future. Stay healthy and happy from all of us, dear Tine!

Jaymmars is now working!

Two days ago, Jaymmars Nolasco wrote me a message thru Facebook that he is already working in Laguna and that he is very glad earning his own money.  We wish you the best, Jaymmars. Keep up the good work!

The Friends of Germany is very proud of you! We wish you more success and luck in the future.


 

Carmen was here....

Today, Carmen visited me in the hospital. I had my early shift and we were able to share a cup of coffee inside my room at Trogerstrasse in Haidhausen. 

We had a hearty talk and am very thankful that she came. I treasure her friendship, and so Anke's.

I am very thankful that there are friends around who care about me.


Thank you, Carmen. Thank you, Anke!

Reviving Friendship with Tine

Finally, I was able to visit Tine in Ebersberg. I met her mother in-law, Gudrun; Cedi, her husband; and most especially, Colin, her handsome and playful son!

Tine, former sponsor to Ryan Nacor, and who visited Mel in the Philippines in 2005 and in 2009, is now coping up with her motherhood. I feel very proud and happy about her marriage and her giving birth to Colin.

Thank you, Tine, for the shared laughters and exchange of thoughts. Thank you for the friendship and may we see each other soon.

Happy Birthday, Christa!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, liebe Christa!

Wir wünschen Dir Gesundheit, viel Freude, Glück und jede Menge Spaß!

Alles Liebe und Gute,

Fondly,

Mel, Joey, Margie, Bhel, Rose, Marites, Michael and all the Friends From Germany

Friday, the 13th!

It was a day to remember!

Christa and I met at the Wiener Platz and spent an hour of laughters and talk. We both have our night shifts and we decided to have coffee and an Apfelstrudel with Vanilla Sauce before we attend to our duties. After spending an hour inside a coffee shop near Max Weber Platz in Munich, we decided to walk around the corner before going home. To our surprise and delight, it snowed and suddenly, everything was covered with snow, including our heads and clothes!

It felt good to have chilling snow in the cheeks. Indeed, it was a happy day for me. After living eight years in the Philippines, I feel lucky to experience again the falling snow in Germany.

Marites will be having her JS Prom!

Marites Nacor will be having her Junior-Senior High School Prom in February, 2012!

I bet Marites is looking forward to this event and is already excited.

Time flies swiftly! Enjoy your teen years, Marites!

Happy 2012!

Mel K. is wishing everyone a healthy, lucky and happy Year 2012.

Looking back to what we have reached and accomplished, The Friends from Germany, can proudly say that the project is successful. Thank you for those who are helping Mel K. to reach her goals.

Thank you not only for your support but also for your friendship.

Let us all enjoy the coming days!

Photographs taken in Munich's Schloss Nymphenburg
A Day With Christa in November 2011

Christmas with the "Olchis"

Christmas I spent with Mara and Günter, one of my bestfriends in Germany, former sponsors to Jaymmars Nolasco and Andy Crisostomo. It was very heartwarming because the whole family was there, namely:

Mama Annamarie, Isolde, Mara, Günter, Dominik, Tobias and Lucie!

Thanks for the memories, laughters and good food. My heartfelt gratitude for the gifts, too. I will never forget the weekend with you,  "The Olchis".

Thank you also for the delicious German Meal!

Danke, Familie Fester, Familie Hessenauer und Familie Klingler

Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Spende, Familie Fester, Familie Hessenauer und Familie Klingler aus Crailsheim für das Weihnachtsgeld an die Kinder. Sie unterstützen uns seit 2002 und wir sind alle so glücklich und dankbar, dass sie uns weiterhelfen.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Alles Gute und Liebe von

Melinda, Margie, Michael und Marites

Danke, Christa!

Herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa!

Margie bekommt das Geld direkt auf ihr neues Konto überwiesen.

Die Familie Nacor wird sicherlich ein schönes Weihnachtsfest in diesem Jahr erleben.

Maraming Salamat, Christa!

Hallo Katharina!

Danke, dass Du da bist!

Das Arbeiten auf der Ch1/2 mit Dir macht wirklich Spaß! Danke für Deine Geduld und für Deine Hilfe. Es ist immer schwierig, wenn man Etwas Neues anfängt, aber Du machst es mir leichter!

Bleibe bitte so wie Du bist!

Frohe Weihnachten und Alles Gute fürs 2012 wünsche ich Dir und Deiner Familie!

mel k.

It is getting very cold in Munich!

Whew! Mel K. is freezing in Munich! Temperatures continue to fall below 10°C and trees are getting naked and brown. Work is getting stressful, too!

The Friends of Germany expresses its heartfelt thanks fo Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for their contributions for Christmas Gifts to Michael, Margie and Marites.

Get well, soon, Margie! Our thoughts are with you. Take your antibiotics and go to the health center for the next medical check-up!

Thanks for the letters!,

A chilling Saturday in Munich brought joy when Margie's letters came. Jo Ana's envelope with letters from Michael Blando was also inside Mel's post box today. At last! After a long wait! Michael Blando's request is a bit too late, asking for support for his OJT  in Laguna.

Thank you, folks! I will translate the letters and send them to Fam. Fester, Christa, Fam. Klingler and Frau Hessenauer.

Take good care and enjoy your days!

Happy Birthday, Marites!

We wish you a Happy Birthday, Marites! May all your dreams and wishes come true. Take good care and enjoy your studies!

Your gift is coming soon! Buy some shoes or clothes for you! Regards. Have a good day! 

Happy Natal Day!

The Friends of Germany congratulates Rosemarie Nacor, and Marites Nacor on their birthdays on October 29 and on November 2 respectively.

We wish you good health, luck and happiness and may all your goals and dreams come true!

Margie's Graduation Photos

Congratulations, Margie and Friends!

Friends of Germany turns 9

The Friends of Germany will be celebrating its 9th Year Anniversary in November 2011!

Program founder and initiator Mel K. feels both sadness and happiness reminiscing the hardships and success she encountered implementing her goals set for the project."People can be so destructive when it comes to envy", Mel said. Death threats in Quirangay, Camalig, Albay, and destructive criticisms of corrupt Barangay officials in 2005, forced her to leave the children in Camalig but she continued and still continues to help whenever she can.

"The worst is not the encountered financial difficulties but the inacceptance and lack of support from my own family. My relatives think that I am giving more to other people than helping my own bloodline", Mel said. "Added to that, some of the children and parents in Quirangay misunderstood my goals  but there are other children who were grateful and who understood my vision so that I continue to serve as a bridge to those who are needy and to those who are willing to help", Mel K. stated.  

Mel K.'s friends from Germany who continue to support her to finance the needs of Michael Blando, Margie and Marites Nacor include Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler and Frau Christa Mehringer.

Keno and Celine with the Oldies

 

Gerd, Keno, Celine, Cora and I in Tierpark München

Photo taken by Mary Richter

Press Con in Munich

 

Taken during a "Press Conference" inside the Press Club of FC Bayern München

Cora: "Werder Bremen ist der Meister"

Allianz Arena

 

Cora, Celine, Mel in Munich, Germany

Happy Birthday, Margie!

The Friends from Germany congratulates Margie Nacor on her birthday today.  Marco, Corinna, Jule, Nele, Christa, Fam. Fester and Mel are sending their birthday wishes to Margie on this day.

May all your dreams come true, Margie! Luck, happiness and health for the coming days and years ahead!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Starting All Over Again

Whew! What a week! Now, I am in Klinikum rechts der Isar. I have a tiny flat but I am happy that I was able to get out of G3 in Grosshadern. I feel comfortable at Chirurgie 1/2. I have good feelings that I made the right decision to change my working place. I know that there are other better places to work and live in Munich.

I do not feel lonely at all. I have met a lot of friends and there are still handful of good friends yet to meet in Munich. Tine, Cedi and Colin are waiting for my visit.

By the way, yesterday was Margies Entrance Examinations at the Bicol University. I hope she would pass the tests so that she can grab a BS Chemistry or a Chemical Engineering Course there.

Let us keep our fingers crossed, Margie and thank you, Friends from Germany, for your never-ending support.



 

14 Days in Schwarzenberg

Fourteen days and nights in Schwarzenberg gave me enough strength and vitality to face my new assignment on the 16th of September, 2011, at the Klinikum Rechts der Isar in Munich.

Carmen and Anke made my stay really memorable and awesome.

Thank you, Carmen and Anke!

P.S. Thanks, too, to Frau Fester for being so kind and understanding. I will be visiting you sometime in October!
 

My heartfelt gratitude!

I would like to thank Christa for letting me use her flat for three consecutive nights at the Heiglhofstrasse in Munich. I slept very well and had some time to relax after finishing my duties at G3 Klinikum Grosshadern.

I will be missing some of  my new friends. Time will tell if the friendship will truly last. Arsim, Nicole and Sophie are good comrades. Roland, my boss, will I never forget. To Frau Menacher, the one who gave me the trust and job in Munich last April 2011, my heartfelt gratitude.

I am very lucky because Christa is around in Munich. Without her, I would really feel at lost in here. She is a very dear friend. Always supportive and helpful in any way she can.

Mara, Günter, Isolde, Annamarie, Dominik, Tobias and Luzie from Olching are also giving me their moral support nowadays.


Anke and Carmen, the good, old friends from Old Heidelberg, are still very helpful to me. What a lucky person I am.

Thank you, guys, from the bottom of my heart.

September 17

September 17 is a very special day for Margie! She will be taking up her entrance examinations at the Bicol University in Albay. She is planning to take BS Chemical Engineering. Her second choice is BS in Education.
We wish you goodluck, Margie!


Christa, Corinna and Melinda will be your college sponsors. We will be sending you enough money so you can study well.

Goodluck and best wishes!

Danke, Christa!

Herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa! Margie und Marites werden das Geld bekommen. Margie ist gerade dabei ihre Aufnahmeprüfung in Bicol Universität (wo Michael zur Zeit studiert) zu machen. Deine Spende wird ihr helfen, die benötigte Papiere und Gebühren zu besorgen bzw. zu bezahlen.

Thank you very much for your donation, Christa! Margie and Marites will get the donation. Margie is planning to take the entrance examinations at the Bicol University (where Michael attends his studies) and your donation will help her cope up with the required expenses and requirements.

Thanks a lot! Dankeschön, Christa!

Danke, Familie Fester!

Mel was in Allgäu last August 13 to 14, 2011. She visited Fam. Wallo und Helga Fester, who are having their holidays in Füssen, Hopfen am See. Two days brought a lot of fun and laughters. It was a weekend to remember.

Dankeschön, Fam. Fester!

Waiting for Mel's Train at around 1700 on 14.08.2011 in Füssen, Allgäu, Germany!

Schöne Tage in Allgäu

The Festers in Allgäu, Hopfen am See

First of August 2011 in Munich

Today was a beautiful day!

 People I met in Klinikum Rechts der Isar were friendly and warm-hearted. I hope to be with them soon.


Making decision is my first priority nowadays and I will be changing places soon.

Homesick in Munich!

For the first time after 14 weeks in Munich, Melk is getting homesick in Munich.

After almost 10 years of absence in Germany, life and living is not that easy for Melk nowadays. She has to cope up not only with the cold weather but also with her new colleagues and work shifts. Some of her colleagues are making her working time really hard.

Yes, life can be tough in Germany, especially when you are from a foreign country. Melk is thankful though, that some friends around like Fam. Fester, Christa, Carmen, Anke, Mara and Günter are helping her tackle big and small problems in Munich.

June 28, 2011 is Frau Fester's Day

Attention, please!

Frau Helga Fester, sponsor to Michael Blando and co-sponsor to Margie and Marites for the year 2011-2012 will be having her birthday on June 28, 2011. She will be turning 69 years old this year.

Send your greeting cards to Mel earlier so she could translate and send them to Frau Fester soon.

 

Michael's Letters Arrived

After a long wait, Michael's letters arrived in Munich, Germany!

Thank you, Michael Blando, for sending in your notes, receipts, and letters to Fam. Wallo and Helga Fester.

Herr Wallo Fester is very thankful and happy for the self-made birthday card Michael made for him. He extends his gratefulness to you, Mick!


Keep up the good work, Michael and enjoy your 5th Semester at the Bicol University in Albay!

Ein schöner Tag in Crailsheim!

Am 06. und 07. Juni 2011 war ich wieder in Crailsheim. Zuletzt war ich dort 2004 zu Besuch. Familie Waldemar und Helga Fester habe ich wieder gesehen. Sie haben sich nicht verändert. Immer noch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit für mich, Michael, Margie und Marites.

Ich habe Fam. Marco und Corinna Klingler kennengelernt. Die größte Überraschung kam als ich Jule, die älteste Tochter von Marco und Corinna, sah und umarmen konnte. Frau Sybille Hessenauer habe ich auch kennengelernt. Ich war voller Freude an dem Tag. Die Leute, die mich vertraut haben, die mir geholfen haben und immer wieder bereit sind zu helfen, habe ich endlich persönlich kennengelernt. Es waren zwei wunderschöne Tage in Crailsheim.

Frau Christa Mehringer, eine Freundin aus München die mir immer wieder hilft, schickte mir eine SMS und sagte: "Viel Spaß in Crailsheim. Ist es nicht schön, die Freunde wieder zu sehen?"

Ich bin ein sehr glücklicher Mensch. Ich habe gute Freunde aus Deutschland.


Margie habe ich heute angerufen und habe ihr Bescheid gesagt, dass Corinna und Marco weiterhin ihr helfen wird. Margie hat sich bereits um ihre schulische Unterlagen gekümmert, als ob sie wußte, dass sie Glück haben wird.

Ich kann es gar nicht im Worte sagen, wie dankbar ich bin, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland. Ich leite die Hilfe weiter. Das ist das Mindeste was ich machen kann. 
 

Lovely Crailsheim

Revisiting Crailsheim equals reminiscing the days when Melk got to know Thomas Fester 1997 in Heidelberg.

Thomas helped Melk during her Practical Nursing Examinations and a beautiful friendship began. He invited Melk to visit Crailsheim. Sadly, Thomas suddenly died of a heart failure but his parent's fulfilled his wish and they invited Mel to come to Crailsheim to attend Thomas's funeral. Those were heartbreaking moments but the beginning of a beautiful and heartwarming unique story from the lovely city of Crailsheim.

Fam.Wallo and Helga Fester become friends to Melk. In 2002, they supported Melk in organizing a child-help organization in Albay, Philippines. Through Fam. Fester, other generous sponsors namely Fam. Marco and Corinna, Frau Hessenauer and Fam. Wolfgang and Dagmar Klingler, gave (and some are still giving) their financial support to some needy but deserving children in Albay, Philippines.

June 06 and June 07 were memorable days for Melk. She was able to meet the generous and hardworking Frau Hessenauer, Marites' sponsor; Fam. Marco and Corinna with her lovely daughter Jule, and she had the chance to see again the kind couple Fam. Wallo and Helga Fester.

Fam. Marco and Corinna will continue to help Margie in her quest for a higher education. Margie is planning to study Education and to become a teacher someday. She will be needing eight (8) semesters, a period of four years. Fam. Fester wishes to continue their support for Michael Blando, who is attending his Bachelor of Arts in Technology at the Bicol University in Albay. Michael is currently on his 5th Semester.

The lovely city of Crailsheim is full of friendly and generous people.

Thank you, Crailsheim!

   

Marites, Michael and Joana will enroll this month

Enrollment time again!  The school holidays are getting fewer! On June 06, the children of the Friends from Germany will enroll for the schoolyear 2011 to 2012. We wish you luck, guys!

Thank you, Frau Fester and Christa for the never-ending support!

Herzlichen Dank!

Nice to hear your voice, Margie and JoAna!

At last, after several attempts from Germany, I was able to reach Margie and JoAna via SMS and voice calls. Margie has yet to decide which school and course she will be attending. I hope you will pass your college entrance examination. Wish you luck!

To JoAna - congratulations for finishing your first year college course on Education. You can make it. Just study hard and your dreams will come true.

To Michael - congratulations for absolving your Second Year College in Electronics Technology. Two years of hard toils await you but I know that you will make it. Just study hard and take care of your health.

I would like to thank Fam. Fester from Crailsheim and Frau Mehringer from Munich for their continuous support.

Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank, Freinds From Germany!

Hello Folks! Doing Fine in Germany!

Hallo everyone!

No worry, please! I am just busy at work.

I am doing fine in Munich, Germany and am coping up with my work.

I will be sending SMS to you, Joana and Margie, so you can have my number soon.

Thank you Familie Fester, Christa, Anke, Carmen, Mara and Günter for the moral and financial support.

I wish you all a good time and take care always!

To my friends in Germany

Reminiscing the past, it was the year 2002 when I started this child-help project in my homeland, The Philippines. We started with free tutorials and child activities on weekends. Thirty (30) children from  needy barangays Pawa, Bogtong and Quirangay in Camalig, Albay, were given the opportunities to join the project. Six months after, we were able to give scholarships to four (4) students.

In 2004, as I left Germany for good, a total of ten (10) scholarships were given to poor but deserving students of Barangays Pawa, Bogtong and Camalig, Albay. In 2009, six (6) students graduated from High School. One of them, Michael Blando from Barangay Pawa, got a college scholarship from Fam. Fester from Crailsheim. The latter pays for his semestral fees and Michael gets One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) monthly as school allowance. Michael is now on his 2nd Year taking up Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology.

Margie, the sponsor child of Fam. Klingler, got a monthly allowance of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) monthly. The Friends from Germany shouldered miscellaneous costs including school uniforms, Christmas and birthday gifts, school supplies, shoes, clothes, and other unexpected dues such as field trips. The Dominican School in Camalig shouldered her monthly tuition and book fees. Her graduation fees were paid by Christa. Fam. Klingler and I donated some amount  including a Five Hundred Peso (P500.00) cash gift. Margie also received a Surprise Box via LBC on March 22, 2011.

Margie, like Michael, will probably receive a College Scholarship Plan from the Dominican School in Camalig. She has yet to pass the College Entrance Examination in Bicol University in Albay.

Marites, the sponsor child of Frau Hessenauer, gets Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) monthly for transportation allowances. She is attending her 3rd Year High School in Malabog High School in Daraga this schoolyear 2011-2012 and will be finishing her High School in March 2013. Marites regularly gets school supplies, uniforms, Christmas and birthday cash gifts from The Friends From Germany. She is a sponsor child since 2004.

Looking back on those achievements, I also remember not only the financial hardships but also of the disappointments I encountered during those years - the extortion and death threats from Quirangay, the lack of support from the local authorities in Camalig, the distrust of some parents of the sponsored children, and the worst - my own family's envy towards this child-help project. Nevertheless, the never-ending support and understanding of my friends in Germany gave me strength to continue with my goals of helping those children. Without your financial help, I will not be able to send those children to school. Margie's graduation on March 25, 2011, is another proud achievement of friends helping each other to change the lives of poor children.

I am very thankful to you, my dear friends in Germany and Austria, for touching the lives of Liezel Padios, Maribel Nacor, Rosemarie Nacor, Margie Nacor, Marites Nacor, Andy Crisostomo, Michael Blando, Jaymmars Nolasco, Joey Nantes, and Ryan Nacor.

My gratefulness to the project caretaker, Jo Ana Crisostomo, a sponsor child of the Children's International in Pawa, Legazpi City, Albay, for her continuous and honest fulfillment of her duties for the welfare of the members of the Friends of Germany.

As I leave on March 25, 2011 for Munich, Germany, to work again as a Nurse, I will carry with me the memories I shared with these children and I will personally, one by one, over a cup of coffee or tea, thank you all for the financial help and moral support you gave me to make this endeavour a success.

See you all soon in Germany!

Fondly,

mel

Margie receives her graduation gifts

Margie Nacor, graduating on March 25, 2011 from Dominican High School, sent a message to Melk yesterday that she has received her graduation gifts from The Friends from Germany sponsors Fam. Klingler, Christa, and Mel K.

Congratulations, Margie! We wish you the best in the future!
 

Congratulations, Margie!

The Friends of Germany congratulates Margie Nacor, a graduating High School Student of Dominican School in Camalig, Albay, for her achievements for the schoolyear 2010-2011.

On March 25, 2011, she will be receiving the Third Honorable Mention Award from her Alma Mater.

Keep up the good work, Margie! We wish you all the best in the future!

March 25 is Margie's Graduation Day!

Margie Nacor, a student of Dominican High School in Camalig, Albay, will be graduating on March 25, 2011!

She is the sponsor child of Fam. Klingler of Crailsheim since 2004. She was in her Fourth Grade Elementary School then. Margie has also received support from Frau Mehringer of Munich, Fam. Fester of Crailsheim and Mel K. in the Philippines.

Mel K. will be missing her Graduation Day on March 25, 2011. The former will be flying to Germany on the same day to work as a Nurse in Munich, Germany.

The Friends of Germany and the children members are congratulating Margie for this special achievement.

Believe. Reach out for your dreams, Margie! We will continue to support your college education!

Maligayang Bati Saiyong Kaarawan, Christa!

Liebe Christa,

herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum Geburtstag! Wir wuenschen Dir Alles Gute, Glueck, Freude und Gesundheit!

Wir sind froh, dass es Dich gibt! Vielen herzlichen Dank nochmal fuer Deine Hilfe und Unterstuetzung! Du hast uns viel geholfen.

Thank you for touching our lives.

The Children of "Friends of Germany"

Ticket fuer den Samstag, den 26.03.2011 ist da!

Das eTicket von Emirates Airlines ist da!

Mel K. fliegt am Samstag, den 26.03.2011, um 00:20 von Manila nach Muenchen ab!

Herzlichen Dank, Anke, Carmen und Christa! Ich bin Euch ewig dankbar!

Vielen herzlichen Dank auch an Frau Menacher und Herr Lanzenstiel (Herzchirurgie-Grosshadern) fuer das Vertrauen.


Freunde aus Deutschland,  wir sehen uns bald!

Dankeschoen, Christa, Frau Hessenauer, Fam. Klingler and Fam. Fester

Herzlichen Dank fuer Ihre Spende, Christa, Fam. Klingler, Fam. Fester und Fam. Hessenauer! Die Kosten fuer Taschengeld und Schulgeld fuer Dezember 2010 bis Maerz 2011 sind nun gedeckt. Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank!

Die Kinder haben zusaetzlich Bargeld als Weihnachtsgeschenk bekommen. Rosemarie und Maribel haben auch ihre Geburtstagsgeschenk von Fam Fester erhalten.

Die Dankesbriefe werden nun uebersetzt und per Post nach Deutschland geschickt.

Alles Gute und Liebe und wir bedanken uns fuer Ihre Hilfe und fuers Vertrauen.

The Three Remaining Scholars with Caretaker Jo

From the left standing: Marites, Michael, Caretaker Jo Ana,

and Margie (sitting in front), as they celebrated Christmas

last December 19, 2010 in Legazpi City, Albay!

See you in Germany!

The decision is final. Klinikum Grosshadern in Munich wants Melk back!

 Melk will be working again as a Nurse in Munich starting April 01, 2011!

See you all, my friends in Germany and Austria!

Joyful Christmas Meeting

Job well done, Kids!

The children of the Friends of Germany sent Mel several text messages saying that the meeting on Sunday, 19th of  December 2010, in Legazpi City, Albay, was peacefuly and joyfully celebrated.

They had the traditional photo session at Ely's Studio before taking their lunch. Gift-giving followed after the traditional meal. Margie sent Melk a text message that she likes the T-Shirt very much.

Everyone went home safe and happy!

 See you all in March when Margie graduates from High School! - melk

Danke, Christa!

Christa, vielen herzlichen Dank fuer Deine Weihnachtsspende! Die Kinder bekommen ihre Geschenke am Sonntag, den 19. Dezember 2010!

Wir werden vielleicht Nachbarn in der Heiglhofstrasse, wenn Klinikum Grosshadern mich wieder einstellen wird!

A Letter from Margie, Maribel, Marites and Family

Ate Mel,

Hi po sainyo, Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year. Wish po namin ay maging masaya kayo ngayong Pasko. Nais po naming magpasalam sa lahat, sa mga tulong at suporta ninyo sa amin. Maraming-maraming salamat po sainyo dahil palagi ninyo kaming tinutulungan at marami pang ibang bata. Salamat po dahil naka-graduate si Ate at ngayon ay malapit na din akong matapos ng High School. Thank you very much. Sana pagdating ng panahon ay maging kagaya rin kami sainyo at sana ay makabawi rin kami kahit sa maliit na paraan, sobrang masuwerte kami dahil nakilala namin ang mga taong katulad ninyo, handang tumulong sa nangangailangan at isa kami sa mga taong inyong natulungan. Maraming salamat din po sa lahat ng paalala, hindi po namin sasayangin ang lahat ng ginawa ninyo para sa amin.

Maligayang Pasko po. We wish you all the best and more success. God bless you. Thank you very much. Take care always.

Mahal po namin kayo..and we miss you a lot!

Merry Christmas and best wishes.

Congratulations, Michael!!

Michael, who is taking BS Electronics Technology in Bicol University in Albay, Philippines, has an average of 2.06!!! achieved during the 3rd Semester of his 2nd Year in College! We wish you all the luck, Michael!

Keep up the good work!

We are proud of you!

December 19 is Gift-Giving Day!

 

T-Shirts, Planners, Bags, Sweets and Toys for Margie, Marites, Michael and Jo Ana

on Christmas Day! The children are receiving additional cash gifts on December 19, 2010, when they meet in Legaspi for a Get-Together and Picture-Taking.

Rosemarie Nacor, who graduated last year and is now working in Manila, came home to attend the wedding of a family member. She also received a P500.00 cash gift from Frau Fester. Maribel, who is also now working in Batangas, will not be home this Christmas. Margie and Marites will get her Christmas cash gift.

We wish you luck, Maribel and Rose!

Our heartfelt gratitude to Family Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for making Christmas 2010 a memorable one for Michael, Maribel, Rosemarie, Marites, Margie and Jo Ana, the project coordinator.

Herzlichen Dank, Christa!

Herzlichen Dank fuer die Weihnachtsgeschenke fuer die Kinder, Christa!

Die Kinder bekommen, wie letztes Jahr, eine Weihnachtsueberraschung und bares Geld zu Weihnachten.


Wir danken Dir recht herzlichst, Christa!

 Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes und glueckliches 2011!

Have fun, Margie!

Margie is attending a Retreat in Naga City today. We wish you fun and a lot of new experiences, Margie.

The Friends of Germany would like to thank Christa M. for her financial support. The latter sponsored Margie's field trip amounting to One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00).

Our heartfelt gratitude also to Corina K. for providing Margie's monthly school allowances.

Maraming Salamat Po! Herzlichen Dank, liebe Freunde!

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch, Margie!

Nachtraeglich Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Margie!

Marco, Corinna, Jule,Nele,  Christa, Frau Fester, Herr Fester und Mel gratulieren herzlichst zum Geburtstag!

Wir wuenschen Dir Glueck, Freude und Gesundheit! Happy 16th Birthday!

Happy Semestral Break

Michael and Jo Ana are enjoying their semestral breaks beginning today. Enrollment for the second semester will be from 25th-28th of October, 2010.

Enjoy your holidays, folks!

 

Danke, Christa!!

Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Christa, fuer Dein Paeckchen und fuer die Spende! Nun ist das Taschengeld von Michael, Margie und Marites bis Dezember gesichert. Maraming Salamat Po and Mabuhay, Christa!

Dein Fisch hat nun einen Platz im Garten. Danke, Christa!

Lemon Grass von Legazpi und Dozen

Hurra! Die Zitronengraeser aus Legazpi, mitgegeben von Fam. Crisostomo, Projektbetreuerin, im Mai 2010,sind wohlauf und vermehren sich! Danke nochmal, Ate Nerly! Die Toepfe sind Produkte von Dozen http://redcaly.weebly.com
aus San Juan, La Union! Passen doch gut zusammen, oder?

 

Happy Examinations!

Hallo, liebe Freunde,

die Kinder machen gerade ihre Pruefungen und wir druecken den Daumen!

Wir wuenschen, viel Spass beim Lernen!

Hallo Kinder,

we wish you goodluck and have fun during the mid-term examinations!

Ciao!

Nichts Neues!

Hallo, liebe Freunde!

Bei uns auf den Philippinen, gibt es nichts Neues!

Melk ist ziemlich beschaeftigt mit der Politik. Zur Zeit liest sie www.antipinoy.com
und fast taeglich schreibt sie dort Kommentare. Na ja, es gibt Schlimmeres!

Die Kinder sind wohlauf und sind fleissig am Lernen. Das Projekt wird bald 8 Jahre alt!

Und das verdanken wir an Euch, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland!

Servus und mache es gut!

www.antipinoy.com

Hallo Mick, Jo Ana, Margie and Marites,

www.antipinoy.com is critical and logical thinking. You can read the articles there, if you have time. If you do not understand something, do not hesitate to ask questions. Send them thru SMS or email. I will be glad to answer your queries.

I know you are all busy with your studies but try to manage your time so there will be some minutes left for politics. Often, television and newspapers are telling only the other side of the stories.

Be critical in your thinking.

For now, we wish you Happy Learning!

Mel and The Friends of Germany

For Michael Blando

Mick, we are proud of you!

Congratulations for passing the 2nd Semester of BS Electronics Technology at Bicol University!

Your grades are great. Average of 1.83! Keep up the good work!

As you enter your Second Year in College, we wish you fun and health.

Thank you also for the cards and letters you sent us. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Goodluck and best wishes.

From Mel and her Friends in Germany

Danke, Christa!!

Dankeschoen, Christa!!

Danke, Christa, fuer Deine Hilfe! Margie and Marites haben die Schulsachen schon eingekauft!

Die Kinder bedanken sich recht herzlichst.

Margie and Marites have already received their school supplies!

You are changing our lives out here!!

Thank you very much! Maraming Salamat!

Happy in Legazpi

May 04, 2010 Meeting

Mel K. left San Fernando, La Union on the dawn of May 03, 2010, and after almost twenty (20) hours of bus ride, she reached Legazpi on May 04, 2010, at 07:00 am. The first step was to visit the Crisostomo of Pawa, Mrs. Nerlita Crisostomo and daughter Jo Ana, project caretakers since 2006.

Mel K. was able to get the donation from Fam. Fester from Banco De Oro. At 09:00 o'clock, everyone was present at Dunkin' Donuts, where the Friends of Germany members meet and greet each other over a cup of chocolate and a donut. It has become a tradition starting the meeting with a Donut Snack.

Maribel and Rosemarie Nacor took some days off to join the rest of the group - Margie, Marites and Michael. There were a lot of stories to tell since Mel K. was not there for three (3) long years. The kids have grown up. Everyone looked happy except for Marites, who was consistently reminded by the group to speak, to laugh and to smile.

After the snack, the group went to Ely's Studio for the group picture taking, then strolled along the Sea Wall Park and Boulevard in Legazpi City Port. Bonding time for the members. Everyone spoke with each other. The children were laughing and talking to each other.

After the walk, the group went to Boklan Restaurant for some rice, vegetables and noodles. Shopping for school supplies and other things came next and again, it was time to say goodbye to each other. The same day, Mel K. left Legazpi to San Fernando, La Union for another twenty (20) hours of bus drive.

The group is thanking Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for their untiring support. Without their help to Mel, the latter will not be able to continue the financial support to Margie, Michael and Marites.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much!

Vielen herzlichen Dank!

Von ganzem Herzen danken wir Familie Waldemar und Helga Fester und Frau Christa Mehringer fuer die finanzielle Hilfe fuer das Schuljahr 2010 - 2011.

Michael Blando, Margie Nacor, Marites Nacor, und Mel K. bedanken sich recht herzlichst fuer Ihre Unterstuetzung.

Alles Gute und vielen herzlichen Dank!

Treffen am 04.05.2010 in Legazpi

Meeting/Treffen am 04.05.2010

The "Friends from Germany" will be having their annual meeting on May 04,2010 in Legazpi City, Albay. The group will be having their traditional breakfast at Dunkin' Donuts at around 09:00 am, will then proceed to LCC Department Store to buy shoes and school supplies. Traditional lunch will be at McDonald's.

See you guys!

Congratulations, Jo Ana!!

Here is an excerpt from Jo Ana's Letter to Mel in April 2010

"I am so happy to have two (2) medals! I went on stage to give Mama the fruits of her sweat and labor. I have just realized that the four (4) years of hard toils were over. For four (4) consecutive years, I endured walking dailly through sunshine and sometimes through the rain until I finally went onstage to receive my Diploma and medals. I have a feeling of accomplishment, and I am so glad that I made my Mama proud.

Thank you, Ate Mel, for the help and support. Thank you for being one of my inspirations. Ate, I will do my best to achieve my goals. This is the beginning and the first step, and no matter how difficult the challenges will be, I will never give up. I will do my best to carry them out. I will strive harder, think positive and believe in myself.

Danke. Take care." Jo Ana

Gute Besserung, Frau Fester!!

Liebe Frau Fester,

the "Friends from Germany" insbesondere Michael, Margie, Marites und Maribel, wünschen Ihnen, dass Sie wieder schnell gesund werden.

Wir haben Sie ganz lieb und wünschen GUTE BESSERUNG!

The Friends From Germany

Günter

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Günter!!!

Am 27. März 2010 hat Günter seinem Geburtstag gefeiert. Die Kinder von "Friends of Germany" gratulieren Dir von ganzem Herzen und wünsche Dir Alles Gute, Freude, Glück und Gesundheit.

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Deine Hilfe an Andy. Du hast sein Leben verändert.

Danke auch für Deine Freundschaft.

Danke, Christa!

Gute Freunde.....

Christa und Mel in Sagada 2007

Danke, Christa für Deine Freundschaft!

Herzlichen Dank auch für Deine Hilfe. Du hast das Leben von Joey verändert. Nun hilfst Du Michael, Margie und Marites weiter.

Von ganzem Herzen - Maraming Salamat!

Congratulations, Jo Ana Crisostomo!

Remember, Jo Ana? The daughter of Mrs. Nerlita Crisostomo, the project caretaker of the Friends of Germany from September 2006 to December 2009?

Jo Ana is graduating from Pawa High School this March 31, 2010, and we are extending our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to her. She is one of the students with High Honors and the Friends of Germany is very proud of her.

May you reach your dreams, Jo Ana! Strive harder and never lose hope. Be happy always!

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts!

Rosemarie keeps in touch

A year after graduation, Rosemarie sent Melk a message that she is doing fine with her job in Manila. She is baby-sitting and saving for her college education.

Thank you, Rosemarie, for keeping us informed. We wish you the best of luck in the future and that some day, your dreams will come true.

The Friends of Germany is proud of you!!

Thank you, Christa!!

The schoolyear 2009-2010 is coming to its end next month.

Christa's help is undying. So as Frau Fester's!

Thank you very much for your gifts. You are giving Michael, Margie and Marites the basic foundation to better lives.

Herzlichen Dank, Christa and Frau Fester!!

Happy Birthday, Christa!

Maligayang Bati, Christa!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Christa!

A friend from Munich, Christa, celebrated her birthday on January 19, 2010!

The children of the "Friends from Germany" wish you good health, luck and happiness!

Thank you for being a friend to us. Your untiring support changes and touches our lives.

Happy 2010!

Happy New Year, Friends of Germany!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may all our plans and dreams for 2010 come true!!

Goodluck to Margie, Marites and Michael. Keep up the good work and strive harder to achieve your goals.

To my "Friends in Germany", my heartfelt thanks for the moral and financial support you are giving me. Without you, I would not be able to send these children to school.

Thank you very much to Fam. Fester from Crailsheim, Fam. Klinglers from Satteldorf, Frau Hessenauer from Crailsheim and Frau Mehringer from Munich. Your generosity touches lives in the Philippines.

Maraming Salamat Po! Vielen herzlichen Dank!
melk

Mayon Vulkan macht uns Sorgen

Weihnachten im Evakuierungszentren

Die Kinder in Legazpi und Camalig, Albay, sind zur Zeit im Evakuierungszentren, da der Mayon Vulkan seit Tagen bebt und Asche spuckt.

Die Kinder muessen nun die Feiertage dort verbringen.

Trotz der traurige Situation, wuenschen wir Euch Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr 2010!

The children in Legazpi and Camalig, Albay, are in Evacuation Centers because the Mayon Volcano is spewing ashes and causing earthquakes.

The children will be spending their Christmas Season away from home.

Though a sad situation, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010!

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins 2010!!

The Friends of Germany wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Good, Prosperous New Year!

May we all remain in good health, and we may all experience happiness and success throughout the year 2010!

Another year of challenges faces us, so let us embrace each other and wish everyone luck!

Congratulations, Michael!!!

Michael Blando gets 1.8 for the First Semester

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Mick! Congratulations, Michael, for getting 1.8 for the First Semester of your Industrial Electronics Technology Course at the Bicol University! We are proud of you!

The Friends of Germany wish you luck for the 2nd Semester. Keep up the good work!

Ein besonderer Tag, 7.11.2009

Lieber Herr Fester, liebe Frau Fester,

herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum 50. Hochzeitstag!

Wir wuenschen Ihnen weiterhin Glueck, Freude, Gesundheit und viele Ehejahre noch fuer die Zukunft!

Dankeschoen, dass Sie Ihre Fuersorge und Liebe mit uns teilen.

Alles, alles Liebe und Gute!

Melk und Ihre Patenkinder Michael, Margie und Marites

Congratulations, Michael!

Keep up the good work, Michael!!

Congratulations to Michael Blando for passing the first Semester (Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology) at the Bicol University! Michael is now enrolled for the second (2nd) Semester. We wish you all the luck, Michael!

Thank you for your nice cards and letters. We appreciate your efforts on them.

Goodluck!

Happy Birthday, Marites!

All the best for Marites!

Happy 13th Birthday, Marites!

We wish you good health, happiness and luck! May all your dreams come true.

Keep up the good work!

Danke, Christa!

Vielen herzlichen Dank, Christa!

Thank you for your gift, Christa! Margie and Marites are thanking you from the bottom of their hearts. Through your additional donation, Margie and Marites gets extra money for food and shoes, in addition to their school allowances.

You are an ANGEL. Thank you for caring and sharing your blessings with us!

May happiness and luck fill your day and we hope to see you again.

Maraming Salamat!

Happy Birthday, Margie!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Margie!
Happy 15th Birthday!

Margie Nacor turned Fifteen (15) Years Old on October 3, 2009.

October 3 is a German Holiday - the so-called "Tag der Deutschen Einheit", the day the East Germany united with the West Germany in 1990, a year after the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Margie Nacor's Middle Name is Alemania, which means Germany.

Margie Nacor's Sponsors and Friends are from Germany. Good things go with the Germans and so with Margie.

Wishing you goodluck, happiness and health. Keep up the good work!

Danke, liebe Freunde!

Danke für Ihre Spende

Die regelmässige Spende von Familie Fester und Familie Hessenauer aus Crailsheim, Familie Klinglers aus Satteldorf und Frau Christa Mehringer aus München hat das Schuljahr 2009-2010
finanziell gesichert!

Die Kinder Michael Blando, Margie und Marites Nacor bekommen regelmässig Hilfe und sind Ihnen sehr dankbar. Melk ist überglücklich, dass die restlichen Mitgliedern die Schulbildung bis Ende des Schuljahres März 2010, gewährleistet ist!

Vielen Dank, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland!

Onkel Kuno

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 88. Geburtstag!

Onkel Kuno von Familie Fester aus Crailsheim hat seinem 88. Geburtstag am 17. September 2009, gefeiert. Wir gratulieren herzlichst und wünsche Ihnen weiterhin Glück, Freude und Gesundheit!

Alles Gute und Liebe von Friends from Germany

Happy Birthday, Maribel!

Maribel Nacor turns 17!

Maribel Nacor is having her birthday today.

The sponsors and members of the Friends From Germany congratulates her on her special day!

We wish you luck, health and happiness. May you reach your goals in life.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Maribel!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Frau Fester!

28. Juni 2009
Happy Birthday, Frau Fester!!

"Die Kunst des Lebens besteht darin,
das Nichtstun genießen zu können."

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
Freude, Glück und Gesundheit!!

Herzlichen Dank, daß Sie da sind!!

Keep Up The Good Work, Margie!

Margie Nacor, turning 15 on October 3 this year, a Junior High School student at the Dominican School in Camalig, is doing a great job taking care of the school budget for her and her younger sister, Marites, in Camalig.

Keep up the good work, Margie!

Happy Birthday, Michael and Ate Nerly

Michael turns 17
Ate Nerly 's Age A Secret

Michael Blando, the only student who got a college scholarship for the SY Year 2009-2010, turned 17 last June 11, 2009. He is attending his first year college at the Bicol University in Legazpi, Albay. The Friends of Germany congratulates Mick for his successful achievements.

Ate Nerly, project caretaker, celebrates her birthday today, June 13, 2009, and keeps her age a secret.

We wish you both Goodluck, Health and Happiness!

Goodluck, Margie and Marites!

Marites Learns To Commute
Margie Still Goes To Dominican School in Camalig

Marites Nacor attends her First Year High School in Malabog High School in Daraga, Albay, about 4 kilometers away from Camalig, Albay. She has to take a jeepney to and from school.
We wish you goodluck and safety, Marites!

Margie decided to stay at the Dominican School in Camalig after Sister Lourdes gave her a scholarship which covers her tuition fees. The Friends of Germany paid for her school supplies, shoes, and uniforms. She is still getting her monthly allowances. Goodluck to you, Margie!

Mick, The Lucky One

Congratulations, Michael!

Congratulations, Michael Blando! The Friends of Germany congratulates you for passing the entrance examinations at the Bicol University in Legazpi Citya, Albay, Philippines! The Family
Fester from Crailsheim supports your college studies!

We wish you a good college start and pass your First Semester! Goodluck on your choice of studying Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology! We want to see you succeed!

Keep up the good work!

"Zusammen ist man weniger allein"

Danke, Günter und Mara, Dominik und Tobias!

Herzlichen Dank für das Buch von Anna Gavalda - "Zusammen ist man weniger allein". Ich habe jetzt eine "große" Büchersammlung, für die ich dankbar bin. Wenn ich in Deutsche "Lektüre" bin, fühle ich mich wie in Deutschland, und wie ich Euch vermisse!!

Herzlichen Dank für Alles! Danke, liebe Freunde aus Olching, Deutschland!

For Sandra

Thank You Very Much, Sandra and Keith!

Excerpts from your card:

The early-waking butterfly
is first to find
the fairest flower that blooms
in the sacred garden of friendships,
found and kept alive
in the hearts of the people
who know the need for friends,
and know how to keep a friendship true..
the way it has been
for all of us.

I love the message especially after some hard trials, I appreciate your friendship and moral support. Thank you for being a friend to me. - mel k.

Danke, Carmen und Anke!

Carmen und Melk: Das Wiedersehen in Singapur

Carmen und Melk haben sich nach 6 Jahren in Singapur wieder getroffen. Sie haben die Krankenschwesterausbildung in Heidelberg zusammen gemacht und sind Freunde fürs Leben geblieben. Carmen arbeitet als Flugbegleiterin bei der Lufthansa und es war ein Wunder, dass sie dort einen Flug begleiten konnte, als Melk in Singapur zur Besuch bei ihrer Schwester war.

Schade, dass Anke, nun stolze Mutter von zwei (2) kleine Kinder in Schwarzenberg ist, nicht dabei sein konnte!

Die Freude war sehr groß!

P.S.

Alles Gute, Carmen und Anke! Vielen Dank für das Buch "Der Große Pfau"und für das T-Shirt Schwarzenberg. Für die Buddhistische Zeitschriften und Bänder bedanke mich auch! Es sind sehr schöne Bilder von Hannah. Ich trage Euch in meinem Herzen. - melk

Herzlichen Dank, Familie Fester!

Herzlichen Dank, Fam. Fester!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre Spende (Euro500.00)! Michael ist angemeldet, Margie, Marites, und Marvin gehen weiter zur Schule.

Wir danken Ihnen recht herzlichst! Ohne Ihre große Unterstützung können wir diese private Hilfe nicht weiterhin unterstützen. Vielen, vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis!

Maraming Salamat Po!

Herzlichen Dank, Christa!

Vielen herzlichen Dank!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa. Insgesamt Euro 53.67 (Pesos 3,220.00). Margie wird das Geld für Schuluniformen für sich selbst, für Marites und Marvin verwenden.
Das Taschengeld für den Monat für dre (3) Kinder sind auch schon drin!

Vielen Dank für Dein Verständnis und für Deine Hilfe!

Maraming Salamat Po! Thank You Very Much!

Life Is Back To Normal

Today is Melk's Birthday!

Melk is thanking Familie Waldemar and Helga Fester, Frau Christa Mehringer, Familie Günter und Mara Schröder, Mrs. Walls, Ate Nerly, Joana, Maribel, Margie, Marites and Liezel for remembering her on her birthday!

Thank you very much for all your donations and moral support!

After almost two (2) weeks of vacation in Singapore with Tine (from 25th April to May 8, 2009), and after two (2) weeks of Tine's visit in the Philippines, Melk's life is back to normal again. Those were tiring but exciting days for Tine and Mel in the Philippines. They visited the Banaue Rice Terraces, Hundred Islands, Vigan, Baguio, Agoo and San Fernando, La Union. Tine left for Germany on the 24th of May, 2009. She experienced the excitement and good foods at the Mall of Asia, some hours before her departure to Germany.

The children are going back to the school. Michael is enrolled at the Bicol University for his BS Electronic Technology Course. Margie is enrolled for her 3rd Year Course at the Dominican School in Camalig, Marites is going to Malabog National HIgh School in Daraga, Albay, and Marvin, First Grader, the youngest of Nacor's Family is enrolled in Quirangay Elementary School.

Melk is hoping to accomplish another four (4) years of private scholarships.

Thank you once again for all your support, Friends in Germany!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Mara!!!

The Friends From Germany congratulates Mara of Olching, Germany! May you have many more birthdays to come, candles to blow, cakes to eat and special happy moments shared with your family and friends on your natal day. We wish you goodluck, health and happiness!!

Thank you for being my friend! I treasure your friendship and hope it would last forever!

Enjoy and be happy today!

Margie Takes Responsibility

Margie Nacor, 14, sister to Maribel, (who left Quirangay for a Practicum on April 17, 2009) takes responsibility as the "Head of the Family"to Marites, 12, and to Marvin, 7.

Margie is the sponsor child of Corinna and Marco Klingler. She is entering her third (3rd) year High School in June 2009. She receives, claims, and budgets their weekly allowances since March 2009.

Keep up the good work, Margie! We are all proud of you!

Happy Birthday, Olive!!

Olive, is a sister to Jhoyse, a dear friend during Melk's High School Days in Paranaque. She visited Melk in Legazpi in December 2005.

Olive and Jhoyse donated books and other school materials in December 2005.

Thank you very much, Olive and Jhoyse!

Happy Birthday, Olive! (April 14). We wish you good health, happiness and many more holiday tours in the years to come.

Looking Forward To Seeing Carmen

Carmen, a German Registered Nurse, is a former classmate of Melk during her Nursing Studies at the University Clinic of Heidelberg, Germany. She is now a Stewardess of Lufthansa,
and hoping to get a flight to Singapore on May 04, 2009, so that she and Melk can see each other at the Chiangi International Airport in Singapore.

Carmen is one of Melk's bestfriends since 1994. Together, they reviewed for and passed the German Nursing Board in 1997. They have last seen each other in 2004.

Make a wish! Let them see each other on May 04, 2009!

Help Others To Have Better Lives

This small child-help project is now entering its seventh (7th) year! Started in 2002, this private child sponsorship project stands the tests of time and little achievements inspire the Friends From Germany, to continue to help poor but deserving students of Quirangay in Camalig and Bogtong, Legazpi City, to help them have a bright future.

Eight (8) children finished High School last March 2009. Two (2) of the graduates, Michael Blando and Maribel Nacor will get an aid to continue their tertiary studies. Margie, Marites,
and Marvin (7), brother to Maribel Nacor, will continue to get financial support for food, school needs and fees, allowances and clothings.

Melk is dedicated to help others to have better lives. As she was young, people in the past helped her to achieve her goals in life. She aims to pass forward, the kindheartedness of the people who helped her escape poverty.

Melk is thanking her Friends From Germany, who continue to support her by contributing and sharing their blessings.

Herzlichen Dank an Alle!

Summer Practicum Bel

Maribel leaves Quirangay

Maribel Nacor, 16, is leaving Quirangay on April 17, 2009, for her Practicum at the Petermann's Kitchenette in Trece Martirez, Cavite. This on-the-job training will start on Monday, April 20, 2009.

Maribel aims to take a Hotel and Restaurant Management Course. The Practicum will give her a chance to try the job in the customer service and catering business.

As she leaves Quirangay behind, her younger sister Margie, will be the one who will take care of Marites and Marvin.

We wish you a good start and fun, Maribel!!

Meeting Christine In Singapore

Holidays with Tine in Singapore

Melk will be meeting Christine on April 30, 2009, in Singapore! They will be staying with Marisol, Melk's youngest sister in Pasir ris. They are visiting Singapore for the first time.
Melk will be flying via Jetstar on April 26 to Singapore. Tine is coming via Singapore Airlines on the 30th of April, 2009.

On May 8, 2009, Melk will be flying back to Manila via Jetstar, and will wait for Tine, who is arriving six (6) hours later after Melk's arrival at the Manila International Airport.

Tine will be visiting the Philippines for the second time. She was in Legazpi in May 2005. She met the children of Kinderhilfe Philippinen/Friends From Germany.

This time, Tine will be having a pure vacation plan. The Banaue Rice Terraces and The Hundred Islands are waiting for her visit. The beaches of San Fernando, La Union, as well.

Happy Birthday, Siggi and Horst!!

Jolly Good Fellows... Siggi and Horst

The Friends From Germany congratulates Siggi and Horst Kallmeyer from Falkensee, who are celebrating their birthdays this month of April 2009.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your kind donation (Euro50.00) last March 2009. The children of the Friends From Germany were able to pay for their graduation fees and enjoyed their Get Together on March 08, 2009.

Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Michael!

Congratulations, Michael!

Michael Blando successfully graduated from High School on April 04, 2009. His mother, Mrs. Jocelyn Blando, sent Melk and her Friends from Germany, a Thank You letter, expressing her heartfelt gratefulness for helping her family and Michael for six (6) consecutive years. Her letter was very touching that it made Melk shed tears of joy.

Mrs. Jocelyn Blando is the only one who wrote a Thank You letter to Melk and to her Friends in Germany.

Michael Blando finished High School and he is lucky enough to have friends from Germany who are willing to help him acquire a professional career in life. We wish Michael and his family the best of the years to come.

Keep up the good work, Michael! Go get your dreams!!!

Congratulations, Ryan & Marites!

Ryan and Marites are having their graduation rites on April 2, 2009. Margie has just informed me thru SMS that both are in the Top Ten (10) of their batch and will be receiving recognition during the graduation ceremonies.

We are proud of you, Marites and Ryan. Hopefully, we can still help you both finish your high school education. The project is ending but Melk is hoping to have enough funds for the coming schoolyear.

Happy Birthday, Günter!!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Günter!!

Wir gratulieren herzlichst zum Geburtstag. Freude, Glück und Gesundheit!

Vielen Dank für Alles, Günter!

The children of the "Friends from Germany" especially Andy Crisostomo and Jaymmars Nolasco are thanking you from the bottom of their hearts! Your help will be forever treasured!

Thank you and enjoy your birthday today!

What a luck!!!

Margie sent me a SMS today, telling me that she received the amount of P1,360.00 refund from ESC, a government project assisting poor but deserving students in Camalig, Albay, Philippines.
She told me that she does not need to transfer because the Lusila Foundation will be paying her tuition fees next year and the miscellaneous fees will be covered by the ESC of the Dominican School in Camalig.

This is a lucky day for Melk and Margie. In these times of global crisis, every cent counts and we are happy that there are people who are willing to help.

Margie Nacor, 14 years of age, is one of the three (3) remaining sponsor children of the Friends from Germany for 2009. Her sponsor is the Family Klingler of Crailsheim, Germany. She is entering her Third Year High School at the Dominican School in Camalig, Albay, Philippines.

A member of the Kinderhilfe/Friends from Germany Scholarship Project since 2004, Margie is showing maturity in her words and in her actions. Melk is hoping that Margie can achieve her dreams. She has the potentials, the hardwork, the perseverance and the faith to succeed.

Keep up the good work, Margie!

Thank You Very Much!

Maraming Salamat Po! Herzlichen Dank!

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Fam. Waldemar & Helga Fester from Crailsheim; to Frau Christa Mehringer from München; and to Fam. Horst & Sigrid Kallmeyer from Falkensee, Germany, for giving us unforgettable gifts and for paying for our high school graduation fees this March 2009.

Your kindness will be treasured and kept in our hearts and minds.

THANK YOU, FRIENDS FROM GERMANY!!!

Happy 73th Birthday, Herr Fester!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 73. Geburtstag, Herr Fester!

Gute Fahrt und nur heitere Stunden im neuen Lebensjahr! Freude, Glück nd Gesundheit wünschen wir -

Mel, Michael, Maribel, Rosemarie, Margie, Marites, Liezel, Andy,Jaymmars, Joey, Ryan, Jo Ana & Nerly aus den Philippinen!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Alles, Herr Fester!

March 6 to 8, 2009: Heartbreaking But Happy Days

The Sixth (6th) Year

March 6, 2009 -

Melk left La Union on March 4, 2009, arrived in Legazpi on the dawn of March 6, 2009. After a short briefing with the project caretaker, Mrs. Nerly Crisostomo and Jo Ana Crisostomo, she went to the Dominican School to settle the graduation fees of Maribel Nacor, Jaymmars Nolasco, Joey Nantes and Rosemarie Nacor. The meeting with the children was emotional. Melk's last visit was in June 2007, during the visit of her friend Christa. There were tears of joy. The children gained weight and height. Liezel Padios, the sponsor child of Fam. Klingler from Satteldorf, was again surprised by her visit. Graduation fees and allowances were given.

March 7, 2009 -

The children had their final examinations. Melk had a one day rest, which she spent to climb up the Lignon Hill, near her hometown Pawa. After that, she made some gift shopping for the children of the Friends of Germany. The rest of the afternoon she spent with her Auntie, who made some special rice sweets (suman).

March 8, 2009 -

Melk fetched up the children from Quirangay in Camalig, Albay, as early as 7:00 am. Ten (10) children went up the Lignon Hill together with Melk on that day. They visited the Japanese Tunnel and the Lignon Park, which is some 160 meters above sea level. Not so high but the hot sun made the climb not that easy. Everyone was happy to see the aerial view of Legazpi City.
On top of Lignon Hill, they reminisced the memories back in 2002 on to 2008. Melk informed them of her plans for some children and wished the others goodluck in their future endeavours.

At about 10:00am, they went down and rode a jeepney to the Gaisano Mall in Legazpi, where they ate something for lunch. After that, a Gift Giving Activity for Graduation 2009 was held.

They agreed to meet again in two (2) years. Margie Nacor, Marites Nacor and Ryan Nacor will continue to receive help from Melk so that they can finish High School Education. Another four (4) years of financial assistance and moral support for the three (3) remaining scholars.

Michael Blando will eventually get a college assistance fund from Herr Fester of Crailsheim. It depends upon the result of his College Entrance Examination at the Bicol University, a government-owned institution in Legazpi.

Melk brought the children back to Quirangay, Camalig, Albay. It was a happy day for her.

March 8, 2009: Get Together

The Group Meets on March 8, 2009


The "Friends from Germany" sponsored children will be having their Get Together on March 8, 2009. Melk will be visiting Legazpi from March 6 to 8, 2009, to congratulate the children on their achievements. Plans for the future will also be discussed.

The children are having their final examinations this week. We, the Friends from Germany, wish you all success and luck!

Alles Gute und bis bald!

Abschluß

Bald ist es soweit!!

Die Abschlußtage stehen fest. Maribel, Rosemarie, Jaymmars, Joey, Michael and Liezel machen ihren High School Abschluß am 25. März 2009.

Ryan und Marites feiern den Grundschulabschluß am 2. April 2009.

Margie geht in die 3. Stufe des High Schools im Juni 2009.

Andy Crisostomo, das Patenkind von Günter, hat bereits eine Ausbildung als Reisbauer hinter sich und verdient nun sein eigenes Geld.

Das Projekt befindet sich im 7. Jahr. Es bleibt abzuwarten, ob Melk das Projekt weiterhin unterstützen kann. Die globale Krise macht die Entscheidung schwieriger.

Graduation Days

Goodbye, High School!
Goodbye, Elementary!

Maribel, Rosemarie, Liezel, Jaymmars, Joey and Michael, are having their graduation on the 25th of March, 2009.

Ryan and Marites are saying goodbye to their elementary schools on April 2, 2009.

Margie ist entering 3rd Year High School in June 2009 till March 2010.

Andy Crisostomo left school in 2008 but for good reasons. He has now regular income from rice planting.

This project reaches its Seventh (7th) Year. In May 2009, Melk will decide if this project will still be continued. It depends on the availability of funds.

Wir freuen uns!!

Tine kommt zu Besuch!

Vom 30. April bis zum 24. Mai 2009 besucht uns Christine aus Grafing bei München. (Tine ist aus Österreich, arbeitet in München).

Eine Woche in Singapur und 2 Wochen Philippinen! Wir werden die Kinder in Legazpi besuchen!

Bleibe gesund, Tine! Wir sind alle glücklich, dass Du zu uns wieder kommst!!

Einen guten Rutsch!

Happy New Year!

Es wackelt spät durch Nacht und Wind,
Ein Ferkelchen das lacht und singt,
Es wünscht nur Eines,
das ist klar,

Alles Gute Im Neuen Jahr.

Das ist ein Gedicht von Tine und Cedi. In diesem Sinne, bedanke ich mich bei Euch, meine lieben Freude, für die Unterstützung und Fürsorge. Es sind genau sechs (6) Jahre seitdem dieses Projekt entstanden ist, und die Erfolge sind nur möglich, weil Ihr mir weiterhin helft!

Vielen herzlichen Dank!

Mel und die Kinder - Maribel, Liezel, Margie, Rosemarie, Marites, Ryan, Andy, Jaymmars, Joey und Michael!

Es weihnachtet!!!

Frohe Weihnachten!!!

Die Kinder in Legazpi haben ihre Geschenke zu Weihnachten bekommen!! Die Betreuerinnen Nerly und JoAna haben die Kinder überrascht!

Maribel, Margie, Marites, Rosemarie, Liezel, Michael und Jaymmars waren anwesend. Joey besucht seine Mutter in Manila, die dort als Haushaltshilfe arbeitet, und konnte somit an der
Feier nicht teilnehmen. Sein Geschenk bekommt er im Januar, 2009. Ryan ist mit seinem Vater unterwegs und war auch nicht dabei. Sein Geschenk hat Rosemarie entgegen genommen.

Vielen herzlichen Dank an Familie Fester, Fam. Hessenauer und Familie Klingler aus Crailsheim,
Familie Klingler aus Satteldorf, und an Frau Mehringer aus München. Ihre Weihnachtsgeschenke haben Freude und Dankbarkeit gebracht.

MABUHAY PO KAYO! MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Alles Gute und vielen Dank an Alle!!!

Happy Christmas!

Gift-Giving Activity Christmas 2008



The annual gift-giving activity for the children of Quirangay, Pawa and Bogtong is held on Sunday, the 21st of December 2008, in Quirangay, Camalig, Albay.

Maribel, Margie, Rosemarie, Marites, Liezel, Michael, and Jaymmars received their presents and cash gifts from caretakers Nerly and JoAna. Melk preferred to stay in La Union to save transportation costs.

Joey Nantes and Ryan Nacor were not able to attend the Get - Together. Joey is visiting his mother (a household helper) in Manila and Ryan Nacor is with his father this Christmas Season.
Their gifts were given to their closest relatives.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

Christmas Is Coming!

Christmas Greetings!! Frohe Weihnachten!!

Michael, Maribel, Liezel, Margie, Marites, and Rosemarie sent their own-designed Christmas Cards to Frau Fester, Fam. Klingler from Crailsheim as well as from Satteldorf, to Christa and Frau Hessenauer. The cards are on the way to Germany.

Melk remembers Christmas 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 with gratefulness! On this time of the year, the same Friends from Germany contributed to make the children happy, amidst economic problems!

Thank you very much to all my friends. Without your support, I would not be able to continue what have I started six (6) years ago!

Herzlichen Dank!!

Frohe Weihnachten!

Happy Birthday, Anke!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Anke feiert Geburtstag am 22. November 2008!

Anke is one of my German friends who is helping and inspiring me ever since the beginning of this child-help project. We were former classmates at the University of Heidelberg Nursing School. Until now, her friendship still lasts.

Let me thank you, Anke, for all your support. You are my soulmate!

Remember always that I am proud of you and am happy for you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday, Ryan and Marites!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Wir gratulieren Ryan und Marites zum Geburtstag!

Beide sind am 2. November 2008, 12 Jahre alt geworden.

Ryan ist das Patenkind von Tine. Marites, ist das Patenkind von Frau Hessenauer aus Crailsheim.

Happy Birthday! We wish you health and happiness!

Christine aus Österreich

Tine,

danke, dass Du Dich wieder mal gemeldet hast! Wir freuen uns sehr, von Dir zu hören
Hoffe, es klappt mit dem Besuch in Singapur und zum 2. Auf Wiedersehen auf den Philippinen!

Lasse es Dir gutgehen! Viele liebe Grüße auch an Cedi.

mel

Jaymmars and Rose

Jaymmars and Rose Turn 16

Happy Birthday to Jaymmars and Rose! They are turning 16 on October 29, 2008.
Keep up the good work in school and at home. Some months more and you will be graduating from high school!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Happy Birthday, Margie!

Margie turned 14 last October 3, 2008. She received gifts from Melk and cash from Corinna and Marco. We wish you all the best, Margie. May your dreams and wishes come true.

We love you!

Frau Hessenauer

Vielen, herzlichen Dank, Frau Hessenauer!

Ihre Hilfe für Marites Nacor in Camalig, Albay, ist gut angekommen und mit Freude entgegengenommen. Marites ist in der 6. Klasse der Grundschule in Quirangay, und macht ihrem Abschluß im April 2009.

Vielen Dank auch an Frau Fester, die uns die Hilfe längst weitergeleitet hat.

Alles Gute, Frau Hessenauer!!!

Familie Pertl aus Dachau

Herzlichen Dank, Familie Pertl!

Vielen, vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe.

"Angenehm ist am Gegenwärtigen die Tätigkeit,
am Künftigen die Hoffnung
und am Vergangenen die Erinnerung.

Am angenehmsten und in gleichem
Maße liebenswert ist das Tätigsein.

Danke und Alles, Alles Gute!

P.S. Vielen herzlichen Dank auch an Fam. Fester,
die die Hilfe an uns weitergeleitet hat.

Thomas

Für Thomas

"Die Erinnerungen beben sanft wie Inseln in der Ferne!"

Wir tragen Dich im unserem Herzen. Ich trage Dich immer in meinem Herzen.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Maribel wird am 27. August 2008, 16!

Wir gratulieren zum Geburtstag, Maribel!

Ein Geschenk von Fam. Fester und Melk ist unterwegs via LBC zu Dir!

Maribel turns 16 on August 27, 2008

Maribel Nacor is turning 16 next week! A gift from Family Fester und Melk is sent via LBC to her school to make this day memorable for her.

Happy Birthday, Maribel!

Lot of Things To Do

To my friends in Germany, Austria and the Philippines

Busy months passed and are still ahead! My shop in San Fernando, La Union, keeps me busy looking for unique things to sell! It is fun. It gives me a feeling that I am not idle, have something to do. Legazpi kept me busy with my free tutorials and San Fernando with sweets and gifts.

Welcome back home, Family Fester, who has just returned from their North Sea Holidays. Congratulations, Carmen, for your new job as Stewardess! Christine is busy with her seminars.
Corinna and Marco are building their house in Satteldorf, and Anke is awaiting birth of her second child. I wish you all luck and happiness in everything you do, whereever you are, dear friends of mine!

Our sponsored children in Legazpi are also in good condition. They are now having their second semester. The next meeting is in December, this will be the last Christmas Gathering for this project. In March 2009, seven (7) of them are finishing high school.

Thank you, my dear friends, for your trust and help.

May God Bless Us All!

Busy Bee!

Grützi!

Hallo und Guten Tag! Melk ist zur Zeit sehr beschäftigt mit ihrem Süßigkeit-und Geschenkladen in San Fernando, La Union, so dass sie kaum Gelegenheit hat, Etwas zu schreiben.

Herzlichen Dank an Frau Fester und Christa, für die kleine Geschenke. Michael hat sich gefreut
über sein Geburtstagsgeschenk. Rosemarie hat per SMS Bescheid gesagt, dass sie Geld und kleine Geschenke von Christa bekommen haben.

Die Kinder lernen fleißig. Nur noch 9 Monate und sind sie mit der Schule fertig!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Wir gratulieren:

am 11. Juni 2008, Michael Blando; am 13. Juni, Frau Nerly Crisostomo, unsere Projektbetreuerin, Dominik am 21. Juni 2008; und Frau Fester am 28. Juni 2008,

zum Geburtstag!

We wish you all happiness and luck for the coming years!

Die Kinder sind fürs Schuljahr 2008-2009 angemeldet

Maribel, Rosemarie, Margie, Joey und Jaymmars bleiben in der Dominikanerschule in Camalig, Albay. Es war im April geplant, dass die Kinder die Schule wechseln, da die Kosten enorm gestiegen sind. Die Schuldirektorin hat versichert, dass keine weitere Kosten für diesem Jahr fallen, somit ist der Wechsel vom Tisch.

Liezel bleibt in Malabog High School. Michael ist in Pagasa High School weiterhin angemeldet. Ryan und Marites schliessen die 6. Stufe in Quirangay Elementary School. Andy geht nicht mehr in die 4. Stufe des High Schools, macht aber ein Ausbildung als Reisbauer. Vielen Dank an Günter, Andys Sponsor, für das Verständnis. Andy hat noch sein Budget für diesem Jahr erhalten.

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre/Eure Hilfe, liebe Freunde!

Schuljahr 2008-2009 beginnt!!!

Das Letzte Projektjahr läuft....

Melk besuchte die Kinder in Legazpi vom 24. - 27. April 2008. Wie jedes Jahr, Schulsachen wurden eingekauft. Vor dem Einkauf gab es für die Kinder das traditionelle Frühstück mit Pfannkuchen und Limonade. Nach dem Einkauf gab es Hähnchen und Reis.

Das letzte Projektjahr läuft. Im April 2009 werden sieben (7) Kinder den Hochschulabschluß machen.

An dieser Stelle danken wir alle unsere Freunde in Deutschland und Österreich. Ohne Ihre Hilfe wäre dieses Projekt nicht möglich.

Die Dominikanerschule in Camalig gibt zusätzlich Stipendien ab, so dass ein Schulwechsel für die fünf (5) Kinder nicht mehr notwendig ist.

Zeugnisse sind da!

Endlich! Sieben (7) von zehn (10) Kinder haben die Zeugnisse bekommen. Liezel Padios, Maribel Nacor, Margie Nacor, Rosemarie Nacor, Joey Nantes, Jaymmars Nolasco und Michael Blando, haben ihre Zeugnisse an Melk abgegeben. Die Lehrerin von Marites Nacor und Ryan Nacor ist im Urlaub und kommt erst ab Mai 2008 zurück. Andy Crisostomo hat sich entschieden, eine Arbeitsstelle anzunehmen anstatt in die Schule ins Jahr 2008-2009 zu gehen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an alle!

Vielen herzlichen Dank, meine liebe Freunde aus Deutschland und Österreich. Das letzte Jahr läuft. Ihr bekommt via Post die Zeugniskopien. Am 26. April fahre ich nach Legazpi um Schulsachen einzukaufen sowie die Schulanmeldungen zu erledigen.

DANKE SEHR, LIEBE FREUNDE!!!

Schoolyear 2007-2008 Ends

At last!

The children of Dominican School in Camalig- Maribel, Jaymmars, Rosemarie, Joey and Margie;
Liezel Padios of Malabog High School; Michael Blando and Andy Crisostomo of Pagasa High School, Ryan Nacor and Marites Nacor of Quirangay Elementary School, passed the SY 2007-2008. They are now having their well-deserved vacation. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Sie haben es geschafft! Die Kinder machen bis Ende Mai Ferien. Ab Juni fängt das letzte
Projektjahr. An alle liebe Sponsoren - vielen herzlichen Dank! Im Mai 2008 wird
entschieden, ob die Kinder in der Dominican Schule bleiben, da enorme Kosten entstehen. Geplant ist es, dass die Dominican School Students die Schule wechseln. Malabog High School,
wo Liezel Padios zuhause ist, will die Kinder aufnehmen.

It is yet to be decided if the children of Dominican School in Camalig will change the school due to limited funds and increasing costs. In May 2008, Melk will be going to Legazpi to talk with Sister Lourdes of the Dominican School.

I will be updating you all, dear friends, whatever the decision may be.

Alles Gute und HERZLICHEN DANK an alle!

Ostern 2008

Frohe Ostern, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland und Österreich!

Die Kinder aus Quirangay, Pawa und Bogtong haben keine Zeit zum Feiern, da die Abschlußklausuren laufen. Endspurt fürs Schuljahr 2007-2008. Danach haben die Kinder Ferien. Melk hat es vor, die Kinder im Mai 2008 zu besuchen. Die Schulanmeldungen fürs Jahr 2008-2009 undSchulsacheneinkäufe stehen auf dem Plan.

Die Studenten von Dominican School in Quirangay müssen die Schule wechseln, da die stets steigende Schulkosten nicht mehr tragbar sind. Die Kinder müssen nun zur Schule fahren, die ca.
4 kilometer von Quirangay entfernt ist.

Frohe Ostern an alle und nochmal vielen herzlichen Dank!

Danke, Frau Fester, Christa

Herzlichen Dank für die Ostereierfarben, Frau Fester und Christa!

Die Kinder von Quirangay, Pawa und Bogtong werden die Eier erst im Mai 2008 während der Schulanmeldung bekommen. Es ist schon eine alljährliche Tradition für die Kinder seit 2003 geworden.

Maraming Salamat Po!

Leider, leider!

RTL Stiftung Wir helfen Kindern e.V. hat Melk per Brief mitgeteilt, dass sie anderweitige Kinderhilfsprojekte im Rahmen des RTL-Spendenmarathons 2008 entschieden haben.

Wir freuen uns trotzdem, da wir wissen, dass andere Kinder geholfen werden.

Endspurt, Schuljahr 2007-2008

Die Kinder in Quirangay, Pawa und Bogtong machen derzeit Ihre Abschlussprüfungen fürs Jahr 2007-2008. Im April und Mai sind Ferien und ab Juni 2008 fängt das letzte Schuljahr für die meisten Kinder dieses Projektes.

Im Mai 2009 sind die Schulanmeldungen. Melk hofft, die Kinder in die staatliche Schule, wo Liezel Padios geht, aufgenommen werden.

Die Schulzeugnisse werden Ende des Monats herausgegeben. Wir sind alle zuversichtlich, dass alle Kinder die nächste Stufe schaffen.

Bis bald, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland und Österreich. Das letzte Jahr läuft!

Pumpernickel's in San Fernando, La Union

Geschenke und Süßigkeiten!!!!!!!!! Dieses Bild erklärt, warum ich nicht lange geschrieben habe.
Am 8. Februar 2008, eröffnete ich mein Laden in San Fernando, La Union.
Gebastelte Geschenksachen, praktische Dinge zum Alltag
und Süßigkeiten stehen zum Verkauf da. Umweltfreundliche
Baumwolltaschen, Augenbinden, Sicherheitstaschen, usw.
sind die Verkaufsmarken von Pumpernickel's.

Melk hofft, im Jahre 2009, Arbeitstellen für Maribel und Liezel aus Quirangay anzubieten, so dass sie eine berufliche Ausbildung anfangen können.

Liebe Freunde aus Deutschland und Österreich, wünsche mir bitte Glück.

Alles Gute zum Valentinstag, liebe Freunde!

Happy Valentines To All!!

Greetings to all my friends in Germany, Austria, and the Philippines!

It has been a long time since my last article. Melk was busy and is still busy with her Pumpernickel Gifts and Sweets Shop in San Fernando, La Union. The business permits required a month and the main products - earth-friendly Katsa Bags and Travel Comforters like Eyeshades, Hairband and Cosmetic bags need to be sewed. Some items are hand-made and are being designed by Melk. On February 8, the store opened with business hours from 1500 to 1800h. Fortunately, the kids love the sweets and chocolates!

The children of Albay are sending messages thru SMS. Everything is fine out there. The school is ending in March, 2008. April and May are holiday months. Enrollment will be in May, 2008, for the last year of sponsorship. In 2009, the goal is to let some graduates learn handwork. This depends on the availability of the budget.

To all of you, my heartfelt greetings and thanks for all your support!

Christa's Day

Am 19. Januar 2008 hat Christa Geburtstag gehabt!

Die Kinder aus Quirangay, Pawa und Bogtong in Albay
sagen "Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag".

Vielen Dank, Christa!

Welcome, 2008!

How time flies!

Liezel, the sponsor child of Family Klingler from Satteldorf, sent me a SMS Message asking for a little help for her coming Junior-Senior Prom in February, 2008! She got One Thousand Pesos, (P1,000.00) as school allowance for the month of January to cover additional school costs.

Time is passing swiftly! I can still remember Liezel as a young and timid child in November 2002! Now, she has grown up as a young, self-confident young woman. In a year, she will be finishing High School. It has been five (5) years since we have started this child-help project.

Welcome, 2008!

Remembering the Rotary Club of Paranaque

Today, before the year ends, I would like to reminisce my High School days in Paranaque. There are a lot of people who helped me in one way or another. Like the Rotary Club of Paranaque, then headed by PP Rolly A. Suarez, with Youth Director Mr. Vic dela Dingco, PP Herman T. Gamboa, PP Dads Punzalan, PP Dan Angeles and many others, to whom I owe an apology for not remembering their names but their friendly faces. I hope this message will reach you so as to let you know that your efforts helping needy students bear good fruits. With much humility,
I am a proud product of the Rotary Club of Paranaque!

To Rotary Interact Adviser of Paranaque Municipal High School Year 1983-1984, Ms. Virginia M. Lorenzo, a dear teacher and friend, who until now inspires me to give fulfillment in everything I do, my heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you, my dear friends and mentors.

Vielen herzlichen Dank, meine liebe Freunde!

Happy New Year To Everyone!
Frohes Neues Jahr!

Herzlichen Dank, meine liebe Freunde!

Heute habe ich eine Nachricht von Maribel Nacor bekommen. Da sie kein Mobiltelefon hat, hat sie eine Schulkameradin gebeten, mir eine SMS zu schicken und bedankte sich für die Hilfe. Dies hat mein Herz erwärmt. Es zeigt doch, dass die Kinder erwachsen werden, und dass unsere Hilfe nicht umsonst ist.

Im Namen aller Kinder, möchte ich mich bei Ihnen/Euch bedanken. Ohne Ihre/Eure finanzielle Unterstützung wird dieses Projekt nicht möglich sein.

Alles Gute im Neuen Jahr - vor allem GESUNDHEIT UND FREUDE IM ALLTAG wünscht Ihnen/Euch

melk.

Winter! Winter!

Cold Front!

Wonder of Nature captured by Günter and Mara
from Olching.

Thanks for sharing with us the beauty of earth!

Rauhreif!

Danke, Günter!

Es sind schöne, seltene Augenblicke, die Du für uns
eingefangen hast!

Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!

Gute Nachrichten!

Kurz vor Weihnachten hat mich Maribel Nacor informiert, dass die Dominikanerschule sie und die anderen Kindern zum Examen zugelassen hat. Ich konnte aufatmen, da die Schuldirektorin doch ihr Herz geöffnet hat. Nur Jaymmars, der nicht zur Schule am Tag der Examen nicht anwesend war, hat die Tests versäumt.

Die Zehn (10) Kinder bekamen ihre Geschenke am Sonntag, den 23. Dezember 2007. Liezel hat sich schon gemeldet und äußerte ihre Freude über ihr Geschenk. Ich bin mir sicher, dass die anderen Kinder genauso gefreut haben wie Liezel. Da in Quirangay kein Strom gibt, ist es mit der Kommunikation sehr schwierig. Die Weihnachtskarten sind an die Betreuerin abgegeben worden. Zum erstenmal in 5 Jahren, war ich nicht beim Weihnachtstreffen. Aus Kostengründen.

Die nächste Reise nach Legazpi ist im Mai 2008, wenn die Kinder zur Schule angemeldet werden müssen.

Ich wünsche mir, dass meine Freunde in Deutschland gesund bleiben.

Alles Liebe zum Fest und danke, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland!

Poor Homeland - Philippines!

Jaymmars Nolasco, a 3rd-year student of Dominican School in Camalig, Albay, sent me a SMS yesterday informing me that the latter issued him and the other four (4) scholars a statement of account demanding for tuition and computer fees for December, 2007. Well, one may think this is usual but considering the fact that the children are under the school's contracting program since 2005 - this is not. For 2 consecutive years, the usual procedure is that the monthly tuition and computer fees are being deducted from the so-called ESC Funds, which is amounting to Pesos Four Thousand (P4,000.00) per year and per child. This year, this seems to be different.

The old principal is gone and the new one imposes other rules. Unfortunately, for small child-help project like mine, new rules are not always advantageous and acceptable. I have written a letter to the principal stating that the new rules would lead to a sudden and immediate termination of all scholarship grants due to limited source of funds. Five (5) sponsor children will be affected by this, namely: Maribel Nacor, Rosemarie Nacor, Joey Nantes, Jaymmars Nolasco, and Margie Nacor. This letter will be mailed on December 17, 2007 via LBC Express, and is expected to be received by the Dominican School Principal by December 18, 2007.

This situation makes me sad. After a series of harassment and extortion in Quirangay, Camalig, Albay, and after almost six (6) years of getting help, support and understanding from my FRIENDS IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA, I do feel that my homeland, Philippines, and the Filipino people themselves should be concerned in helping these needy children to at least finish High School Education. I have been through all the process of a very tiring registration for the purpose of accreditation and am still in the process of documentation for this project but until now, I do not see any sign of help from my countrymen. My letters to the Department of Social Welfare and Development remained unanswered and my calls were not returned. Those concerned were in important conferences and could not (or would not) attend to my requests.

My Friends in Germany are informed of the financial flow and situation on this project thus they know that from December to March of every schoolyear, the tuition and computer fees of their sponsored children are being covered by this ESC Funds as a part of this school-community project. My friends in Germany have also their own expenses and problems. One is facing a cancer operation, one has a disabled child to take care of, one has two (2) kids to support, one has anxiety over a possible loss of job, and the old ones getting small pensions has problems coping up with the inflation. But still these people extend their help. Early December, they sent the children some amount for Christmas Gifts. On December 23, 2007, these gifts (already wrapped and sent together with the remaining cash gifts to the project caretaker last week, will be distributed. A week before the Christmas Holidays, the children were given the billings and they were told that they cannot take the Examinations when they do not pay. Now how can I explain to the sponsor that suddenly, the Dominican School in Camalig is no longer willing to shoulder the usual expenses for December to March?

I am not willing to add another burden to my friends in Germany for this. They are giving more than enough and why should we feel responsible for these children when the Filipinos themselves do not? I do not have the financial capabilities to cover the costs. Hence, it seems that I will have no other choice as to stop this project, if the school and the local government are not willing to do their part.

I just hope that the new principal of Dominican School in Camalig will understand the situation.

Rich people of the Philippines, where are though?