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October
12th 2007
A Day of
Kindness – Cihei Romania
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 Disabled
children’s programme:
The programme for 11 disabled children had
two sessions; the first was the actual programme when all the
introductions were done, then we sang together after learning a song
about God’s soldiers and then we did some crafts. They did some
handprints that were cut off and stuck together forming a big tree
with their names on each branch of the tree. After that they were
asked to give me an autograph on my t-shirt with a marker, to make
sure it will last even after washing it.
We had a special guest: a disabled young man who shared his hopes and
dreams. He was helped by a TV show and received an electric wheelchair
and an artificial leg. Then there were small presents like key
holders with their names on and bookmarks
with special messages.
The second session was actually the surprise we prepared for them
which was a free meal at KFC at Lotus Shopping Centre in Oradea. They
were very excited about it and very happy, especially the parents were
very pleased to see their children happy. We made some photos as well
and it was a really beautiful day.
The impressions of the parents were very honest and emotional. Some of
them cried and praised God for that day and they long for the day when
they can experience that again. I spoke with the parents and I heard
their stories. It was incredible how the
single mothers could raise and help their handicapped children and
help them fight and get through the difficult situations they have
been through.
I had the opportunity to know these children and to realise that even
if they couldn’t walk, their walk with God is sometimes much
straighter than ours. These are children who can’t talk but
communicate more efficiently than we do sometimes.
So the parents were very excited and I could see that they long for a
place for their children, where they can live their simple lives and
share their dreams. This will be the Cihei Disabled Children’s Centre.
Smiles Social Worker
Marius Pop
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 Able
bodied children
The day of 12
October 2007 was full of games and fun for all 30 children from age 5
to 14 from Cihei and
Sânmartin, children that were invited by Smiles team because of the
Kindness Day.
The programme was in Sânmartin’s school sports hall and there were
lots of games,
competitions, food and prizes. The children were delighted and very
happy that they could be part of such wonderful event. We were
thankful to their parents which supported and encouraged them to be
part of that special day.
Smiles
team want to thank especially our sponsors
from Coca Cola and KFC
for all the prizes
that we receive from them. Our thanks to Codrean Travel for providing
travel for the
elderly & disabled.
 For these children, that day was unique.
We think the Kindness Day in Romania was a great day, a successful
one, and all together, guests and organisers, have a positive
impression for this special and unique event in Bihor county.
Nursery Director
Delia Bideran
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Elderly
Another event for Cihei’s Day of Kindness on
October 12th was the Smiles special event for 40 elderly who enjoyed a
lunch at the Smiles Mission Centre.
The program had three parts:
. The opening speech from the
Smiles team and other officials including the Mayor.
. The lunch time
. Fellowship with the elderly.
Through all our work, our goal was
to bring a smile on their faces that were full of sadness and
loneliness. Even though our society ignores them, this special event
had an impact in our friends life by
starting to understand that they are important and wonderful.
The result of what Smiles organised was more than they could ever
imagine.
Social Worker
Angela
Fetea
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Centre in Cihei:
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Disabled Children's Centre Page
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