Sunday, 17 March 2024

Hello from ChiangMai! 💙

Rain came and wind blew
My house was built on You
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through

Dear all, it's been such a long time since I've updated this space. If you are reading this, thank you for coming by. Haha 

While the past year has been very stormy, I just wanted to say that I am so thankful and am so blessed in so many ways. I made it through because of God, and also because of all of your support. And, i will continue to run this race because together, we can overcome anything. Let's continue to grow together 

Do check out our instagram for more regular updates! @Smilesofchiangmai
For Care Corner Orphanage's official updates - @Carecornerorphanage

Assisting our volunteers in coordinating and translating the Expressive Art activity. 
Our children and youths were sharing about their art work. 

Expenditure 9/9/23 – 1/3/24

Medicine and Healthcare – 2,332.40 baht 

Social Work and related - 4,383.28 baht 

Ground needs  - 12,373.96 baht

Activities, Sports and Initiatives – 12,301.57 baht

New Year Eve's blessed draw  – 20,625.92 baht 

#BirthdayProject group 2 -  13,124 baht

#BirthdayProject group 3 - 23,913.75 baht
 

Total - 89,054.31 baht 


Our youths have been playing Basketball daily with the new hoops. 
A few of our youths asked if we can replace the old hoops and backboard. After several considerations, we said yes and assigned two of them to take care of the new set of basketball hoops. And so far it's going good...

Got new volleyballs to replace our old and spoilt one.

We are able to meet the ground needs and enhance the well-being of the ones in our care because of your generous and continual support. You have made a tangible difference. We thank you for joining our village in raising our children and youths.

Enjoying a sumptuous shabu buffet lunch during one of our #BirthdayProject trip where we celebrate our children's birthdays with an outing by spending quality time together. More updates up on our Instagram!

Counselling session in progress.

These counselling cards were kindly gifted from a dear Social Work friend. It's been such a helpful counselling tool!

We were at a community event where some of our children participated and contributed in different ways. As their guardians, perhaps being present is the best present we can give to them 

Our little shining star leading her school's marching band! 
Your support through praying, giving, donating, visiting or volunteering with us have made a difference to our lives. 
The little one came to help me while I was making washing liquid for our Home.

Gutting the donated fishes for dinner. The task gets completed fast when we work together!

A very enjoyable short trip to the local Buffalo Market on a Saturday Morning.
Thank you for journeying with us thus far. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or would like to support us. For more regular updates, follow us at @Smilesofchiangmai and @Carecornerorphanage ! 

See you in the next update! Take care everyone!

With thanks, 
Bella