“Mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob.” – Leroy Brownlow
Mother’s Day is a time-honored special day for all the mothers. It is an occasion that everyone can express respect, honor, and love towards them, a day where we remember their importance and significance in our lives, and a day to emphasize their motherly figures around the world.
Last May 10, 2020, CJFI Pampanga dedicated a surprise celebration at their Activity Area. CJFI Pampanga beneficiaries expressed their love and gratefulness to their caring and loving house parents by giving them a simple and humble gift.
A night before the event, School In-Charge Ms. Abegail Dadag, and Property Custodian Ms. Maylyn S. Jaca conducted a short secret meeting with all the children at the Computer Laboratory, planning for the next day’s celebration.
The children (Bea, Jessebel, Leshune, Lyndon, Amy, and Ellanie) prepared Macaroni salad, Leche flan, spaghetti, cordon bleu, and a DIY (Do It Yourself) cake. With the assistance of Ms. Arlin D. Amaro (cook) and Ms. Teresita S. Sanchez (assistant cook) of Homelife services, everything was made possible.
All the female staff exerted more effort and resourcefulness by using cartolina and other coloring materials to help the children in decorating the backdrop. The children practiced and prepared easy-to-follow dance movements, DIY flowers, handwritten letters and short speeches.
On the day of the event, after eating their meals, children read their heartfelt letters in front of their loving house parents and gave them gifts. Though the children’s surprise is not that big, it touched the hearts of all the mother staff and house parents and felt that it was an honor to them who passionately gave their guidance and support.
By Glaizllee Cosca | CJFI Volunteer
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