cajunrose Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) How's this for a learning experience? My daughter (6) had a lemonade stand with friends to earn money for an orphanage in Indonesia. At the time, we had a contact there that we were going to mail toys to. They went and bought toys (she earned $80) for the children. We went to the dollar tree so they got a TON of stuff for them. Turns out that it was made possible for us to actually visit the orphanage in Indonesia. (My mom lives in Singapore and we came into some money and was able to fly over here to visit her) What better way is there to learn about those less fortunate than us than to go through the motions of making the lemonade and goodies, earning the money, buying the toys and then hand delivering them to those less fortunate in a completely different country. Words can't describe how wonderful the whole experience was for all of us. Take a look at my blog. I will be posting more pictures tomorrow when we are not so tired. Our visit to an orphanage in Indonesia I have added more pictures to my blog with links to my mom's blog and my flickr account with all of my pictures posted there. Please go take a look. My blog Edited November 26, 2009 by cajunrose Added more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That is incredible. What a wonderful experience for your dd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow, that sounds amazing! Your daughter will never forget that experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Very, very cool. :-) Singapore's like one big, clean shopping mall, isn't it? Indonesia is such a contrast. I'm so glad for you and your girl! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunrose Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Singapore's like one big, clean shopping mall, isn't it? Indonesia is such a contrast. I'm so glad for you and your girl! Yes...pretty much..lol Although...I have been in a few malls here that haven't been so clean...they are down right scary and stinky (you wouldn't believe how bad the food smells here to this hamburger and fries girl...lol) Over all, it's a fantastic experience. We are over here for 3 more weeks...so we have a lot left to experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 What a great experience! And great for the kids at the orphanage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow! Oh, I heard about those toilets :glare: Sounds like fun ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 So neat!! And I just love that your daughter wanted to help the orphans and did the work herself to raise the money. The seeds of service and compassion are already deeply seeded in your daughter's heart. Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue in WI Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 What a wonderful experience! Enjoy the rest of your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunrose Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thank you all...we are very humbled by the experience (and now have a permanent 'cause' to donate toward...we know first hand how the money will be spent!) I have added more pictures to my blog with links to my mom's blog and my flickr account with all of my pictures posted there. Please go take a look. My blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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