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.
