It has always been believed that rain is a symbol of blessing. Right after Christmas day, there in the modest community of Alumnos awaited in the chapel were 400 children and 100 adults for a surprise bundle of joy from their most awaited foreign friend, Patrick.
As Patrick approached the chapel, the warmth of their welcome is revealed as the claps of the familiar faces of toddlers and elderlies grew louder. Each received rice, canned goods, noodles, bread and juice. It was as if the audience turned into an orchestra of happiness.
There goes the radiance of their friend’s smile, and the purity of his heart is a true projection of his innocent desire to bring a smile to everyone with the simple gesture of sharing despite being presented with the choice to spend his natal day solely for luxurious parties and expensive places.