Friends from Germany

Carmen was here....

2012-01-31T03:25:00.000+08:00

Today, Carmen visited me in the hospital. I had my early shift and we were able to share a cup of coffee inside my room at Trogerstrasse in Haidhausen.

We had a hearty talk and am very thankful that she came. I treasure her friendship, and so Anke's.

I am very thankful that there are friends around who care about me.

Thank you, Carmen. Thank you, Anke!

Reviving Friendship with Tine

2012-01-22T19:13:00.000+08:00

Finally, I was able to visit Tine in Ebersberg. I met her mother in-law, Gudrun; Cedi, her husband; and most especially, Colin, her handsome and playful son!

Tine, former sponsor to Ryan Nacor, and who visited Mel in the Philippines in 2005 and in 2009, is now coping up with her motherhood. I feel very proud and happy about her marriage and her giving birth to Colin.

Thank you, Tine, for the shared laughters and exchange of thoughts. Thank you for the friendship and may we see each other soon.

Happy Birthday, Christa!

2012-01-19T22:51:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, liebe Christa!

Wir wünschen Dir Gesundheit, viel Freude, Glück und jede Menge Spaß!

Alles Liebe und Gute,

Fondly,

Mel, Joey, Margie, Bhel, Rose, Marites, Michael and all the Friends From Germany

Friday, the 13th!

2012-01-14T00:24:00.000+08:00

It was a day to remember!

Christa and I met at the Wiener Platz and spent an hour of laughters and talk. We both have our night shifts and we decided to have coffee and an Apfelstrudel with Vanilla Sauce before we attend to our duties. After spending an hour inside a coffee shop near Max Weber Platz in Munich, we decided to walk around the corner before going home. To our surprise and delight, it snowed and suddenly, everything was covered with snow, including our heads and clothes!

It felt good to have chilling snow in the cheeks. Indeed, it was a happy day for me. After living eight years in the Philippines, I feel lucky to experience again the falling snow in Germany.

Marites will be having her JS Prom!

2012-01-13T18:37:00.000+08:00

Marites Nacor will be having her Junior-Senior High School Prom in February, 2012!

I bet Marites is looking forward to this event and is already excited.

Time flies swiftly! Enjoy your teen years, Marites!

Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T13:39:00.001+08:00

Mel K. is wishing everyone a healthy, lucky and happy Year 2012.

Looking back to what we have reached and accomplished, The Friends from Germany, can proudly say that the project is successful. Thank you for those who are helping Mel K. to reach her goals.

Thank you not only for your support but also for your friendship.

Let us all enjoy the coming days!

Photographs taken in Munich's Schloss Nymphenburg
A Day With Christa in November 2011

Christmas with the "Olchis"

2011-12-25T22:57:00.002+08:00

Christmas I spent with Mara and Günter, one of my bestfriends in Germany, former sponsors to Jaymmars Nolasco and Andy Crisostomo. It was very heartwarming because the whole family was there, namely:

Mama Annamarie, Isolde, Mara, Günter, Dominik, Tobias and Lucie!

Thanks for the memories, laughters and good food. My heartfelt gratitude for the gifts, too. I will never forget the weekend with you, "The Olchis".

Thank you also for the delicious German Meal!

Danke, Familie Fester, Familie Hessenauer und Familie Klingler

2011-12-20T05:54:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Spende, Familie Fester, Familie Hessenauer und Familie Klingler aus Crailsheim für das Weihnachtsgeld an die Kinder. Sie unterstützen uns seit 2002 und wir sind alle so glücklich und dankbar, dass sie uns weiterhelfen.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Alles Gute und Liebe von

Melinda, Margie, Michael und Marites

Danke, Christa!

2011-12-20T05:45:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa!

Margie bekommt das Geld direkt auf ihr neues Konto überwiesen.

Die Familie Nacor wird sicherlich ein schönes Weihnachtsfest in diesem Jahr erleben.

Maraming Salamat, Christa!

Hallo Katharina!

2011-12-18T19:42:00.001+08:00

Danke, dass Du da bist!

Das Arbeiten auf der Ch1/2 mit Dir macht wirklich Spaß! Danke für Deine Geduld und für Deine Hilfe. Es ist immer schwierig, wenn man Etwas Neues anfängt, aber Du machst es mir leichter!

Bleibe bitte so wie Du bist!

Frohe Weihnachten und Alles Gute fürs 2012 wünsche ich Dir und Deiner Familie!

mel k.

It is getting very cold in Munich!

2011-12-05T06:38:00.000+08:00

Whew! Mel K. is freezing in Munich! Temperatures continue to fall below 10°C and trees are getting naked and brown. Work is getting stressful, too!

The Friends of Germany expresses its heartfelt thanks fo Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for their contributions for Christmas Gifts to Michael, Margie and Marites.

Get well, soon, Margie! Our thoughts are with you. Take your antibiotics and go to the health center for the next medical check-up!

Thanks for the letters!,

2011-11-19T22:20:00.002+08:00

A chilling Saturday in Munich brought joy when Margie's letters came. Jo Ana's envelope with letters from Michael Blando was also inside Mel's post box today. At last! After a long wait! Michael Blando's request is a bit too late, asking for support for his OJT in Laguna.

Thank you, folks! I will translate the letters and send them to Fam. Fester, Christa, Fam. Klingler and Frau Hessenauer.

Take good care and enjoy your days!

Happy Birthday, Marites!

2011-11-03T10:54:00.000+08:00

We wish you a Happy Birthday, Marites! May all your dreams and wishes come true. Take good care and enjoy your studies!

Your gift is coming soon! Buy some shoes or clothes for you! Regards. Have a good day!

Happy Natal Day!

2011-10-31T06:00:00.000+08:00

The Friends of Germany congratulates Rosemarie Nacor, and Marites Nacor on their birthdays on October 29 and on November 2 respectively.

We wish you good health, luck and happiness and may all your goals and dreams come true!

Margie's Graduation Photos

2011-10-26T09:34:00.001+08:00

Congratulations, Margie and Friends!

Friends of Germany turns 9

2011-10-20T09:57:00.002+08:00

The Friends of Germany will be celebrating its 9th Year Anniversary in November 2011!

Program founder and initiator Mel K. feels both sadness and happiness reminiscing the hardships and success she encountered implementing her goals set for the project."People can be so destructive when it comes to envy", Mel said. Death threats in Quirangay, Camalig, Albay, and destructive criticisms of corrupt Barangay officials in 2005, forced her to leave the children in Camalig but she continued and still continues to help whenever she can.

"The worst is not the encountered financial difficulties but the inacceptance and lack of support from my own family. My relatives think that I am giving more to other people than helping my own bloodline", Mel said. "Added to that, some of the children and parents in Quirangay misunderstood my goals but there are other children who were grateful and who understood my vision so that I continue to serve as a bridge to those who are needy and to those who are willing to help", Mel K. stated.

Mel K.'s friends from Germany who continue to support her to finance the needs of Michael Blando, Margie and Marites Nacor include Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler and Frau Christa Mehringer.

Keno and Celine with the Oldies

2011-10-13T06:03:00.002+08:00

Gerd, Keno, Celine, Cora and I in Tierpark München

Photo taken by Mary Richter

Press Con in Munich

2011-10-13T05:57:00.001+08:00

Taken during a "Press Conference" inside the Press Club of FC Bayern München

Cora: "Werder Bremen ist der Meister"

Allianz Arena

2011-10-13T05:54:00.002+08:00

Cora, Celine, Mel in Munich, Germany

Happy Birthday, Margie!

2011-10-03T18:15:00.000+08:00

The Friends from Germany congratulates Margie Nacor on her birthday today. Marco, Corinna, Jule, Nele, Christa, Fam. Fester and Mel are sending their birthday wishes to Margie on this day.

May all your dreams come true, Margie! Luck, happiness and health for the coming days and years ahead!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Starting All Over Again

2011-09-17T20:19:00.000+08:00

Whew! What a week! Now, I am in Klinikum rechts der Isar. I have a tiny flat but I am happy that I was able to get out of G3 in Grosshadern. I feel comfortable at Chirurgie 1/2. I have good feelings that I made the right decision to change my working place. I know that there are other better places to work and live in Munich.

I do not feel lonely at all. I have met a lot of friends and there are still handful of good friends yet to meet in Munich. Tine, Cedi and Colin are waiting for my visit.

By the way, yesterday was Margies Entrance Examinations at the Bicol University. I hope she would pass the tests so that she can grab a BS Chemistry or a Chemical Engineering Course there.

Let us keep our fingers crossed, Margie and thank you, Friends from Germany, for your never-ending support.

14 Days in Schwarzenberg

2011-09-13T03:20:00.002+08:00

Fourteen days and nights in Schwarzenberg gave me enough strength and vitality to face my new assignment on the 16th of September, 2011, at the Klinikum Rechts der Isar in Munich.

Carmen and Anke made my stay really memorable and awesome.

Thank you, Carmen and Anke!

P.S. Thanks, too, to Frau Fester for being so kind and understanding. I will be visiting you sometime in October!

My heartfelt gratitude!

2011-09-01T02:00:00.001+08:00

I would like to thank Christa for letting me use her flat for three consecutive nights at the Heiglhofstrasse in Munich. I slept very well and had some time to relax after finishing my duties at G3 Klinikum Grosshadern.

I will be missing some of my new friends. Time will tell if the friendship will truly last. Arsim, Nicole and Sophie are good comrades. Roland, my boss, will I never forget. To Frau Menacher, the one who gave me the trust and job in Munich last April 2011, my heartfelt gratitude.

I am very lucky because Christa is around in Munich. Without her, I would really feel at lost in here. She is a very dear friend. Always supportive and helpful in any way she can.

Mara, Günter, Isolde, Annamarie, Dominik, Tobias and Luzie from Olching are also giving me their moral support nowadays.

Anke and Carmen, the good, old friends from Old Heidelberg, are still very helpful to me. What a lucky person I am.

Thank you, guys, from the bottom of my heart.

September 17

2011-08-24T23:48:00.001+08:00

September 17 is a very special day for Margie! She will be taking up her entrance examinations at the Bicol University in Albay. She is planning to take BS Chemical Engineering. Her second choice is BS in Education.
We wish you goodluck, Margie!

Christa, Corinna and Melinda will be your college sponsors. We will be sending you enough money so you can study well.

Goodluck and best wishes!

Danke, Christa!

2011-08-19T18:50:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa! Margie und Marites werden das Geld bekommen. Margie ist gerade dabei ihre Aufnahmeprüfung in Bicol Universität (wo Michael zur Zeit studiert) zu machen. Deine Spende wird ihr helfen, die benötigte Papiere und Gebühren zu besorgen bzw. zu bezahlen.

Thank you very much for your donation, Christa! Margie and Marites will get the donation. Margie is planning to take the entrance examinations at the Bicol University (where Michael attends his studies) and your donation will help her cope up with the required expenses and requirements.

Thanks a lot! Dankeschön, Christa!

Danke, Familie Fester!

2011-08-15T18:44:00.001+08:00

Mel was in Allgäu last August 13 to 14, 2011. She visited Fam. Wallo und Helga Fester, who are having their holidays in Füssen, Hopfen am See. Two days brought a lot of fun and laughters. It was a weekend to remember.

Dankeschön, Fam. Fester!

Waiting for Mel's Train at around 1700 on 14.08.2011 in Füssen, Allgäu, Germany!

Schöne Tage in Allgäu

2011-08-15T18:35:00.000+08:00

The Festers in Allgäu, Hopfen am See

First of August 2011 in Munich

2011-08-02T18:49:00.000+08:00

Today was a beautiful day!

People I met in Klinikum Rechts der Isar were friendly and warm-hearted. I hope to be with them soon.

Making decision is my first priority nowadays and I will be changing places soon.

Homesick in Munich!

2011-07-08T16:24:00.000+08:00

For the first time after 14 weeks in Munich, Melk is getting homesick in Munich.

After almost 10 years of absence in Germany, life and living is not that easy for Melk nowadays. She has to cope up not only with the cold weather but also with her new colleagues and work shifts. Some of her colleagues are making her working time really hard.

Yes, life can be tough in Germany, especially when you are from a foreign country. Melk is thankful though, that some friends around like Fam. Fester, Christa, Carmen, Anke, Mara and Günter are helping her tackle big and small problems in Munich.

June 28, 2011 is Frau Fester's Day

2011-06-16T14:10:00.000+08:00

Attention, please!

Frau Helga Fester, sponsor to Michael Blando and co-sponsor to Margie and Marites for the year 2011-2012 will be having her birthday on June 28, 2011. She will be turning 69 years old this year.

Send your greeting cards to Mel earlier so she could translate and send them to Frau Fester soon.

Michael's Letters Arrived

2011-06-16T14:06:00.000+08:00

After a long wait, Michael's letters arrived in Munich, Germany!

Thank you, Michael Blando, for sending in your notes, receipts, and letters to Fam. Wallo and Helga Fester.

Herr Wallo Fester is very thankful and happy for the self-made birthday card Michael made for him. He extends his gratefulness to you, Mick!

Keep up the good work, Michael and enjoy your 5th Semester at the Bicol University in Albay!

Ein schöner Tag in Crailsheim!

2011-06-08T16:41:00.000+08:00

Am 06. und 07. Juni 2011 war ich wieder in Crailsheim. Zuletzt war ich dort 2004 zu Besuch. Familie Waldemar und Helga Fester habe ich wieder gesehen. Sie haben sich nicht verändert. Immer noch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit für mich, Michael, Margie und Marites.

Ich habe Fam. Marco und Corinna Klingler kennengelernt. Die größte Überraschung kam als ich Jule, die älteste Tochter von Marco und Corinna, sah und umarmen konnte. Frau Sybille Hessenauer habe ich auch kennengelernt. Ich war voller Freude an dem Tag. Die Leute, die mich vertraut haben, die mir geholfen haben und immer wieder bereit sind zu helfen, habe ich endlich persönlich kennengelernt. Es waren zwei wunderschöne Tage in Crailsheim.

Frau Christa Mehringer, eine Freundin aus München die mir immer wieder hilft, schickte mir eine SMS und sagte: "Viel Spaß in Crailsheim. Ist es nicht schön, die Freunde wieder zu sehen?"

Ich bin ein sehr glücklicher Mensch. Ich habe gute Freunde aus Deutschland.

Margie habe ich heute angerufen und habe ihr Bescheid gesagt, dass Corinna und Marco weiterhin ihr helfen wird. Margie hat sich bereits um ihre schulische Unterlagen gekümmert, als ob sie wußte, dass sie Glück haben wird.

Ich kann es gar nicht im Worte sagen, wie dankbar ich bin, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland. Ich leite die Hilfe weiter. Das ist das Mindeste was ich machen kann.

Lovely Crailsheim

2011-06-08T12:55:00.000+08:00

Revisiting Crailsheim equals reminiscing the days when Melk got to know Thomas Fester 1997 in Heidelberg.

Thomas helped Melk during her Practical Nursing Examinations and a beautiful friendship began. He invited Melk to visit Crailsheim. Sadly, Thomas suddenly died of a heart failure but his parent's fulfilled his wish and they invited Mel to come to Crailsheim to attend Thomas's funeral. Those were heartbreaking moments but the beginning of a beautiful and heartwarming unique story from the lovely city of Crailsheim.

Fam.Wallo and Helga Fester become friends to Melk. In 2002, they supported Melk in organizing a child-help organization in Albay, Philippines. Through Fam. Fester, other generous sponsors namely Fam. Marco and Corinna, Frau Hessenauer and Fam. Wolfgang and Dagmar Klingler, gave (and some are still giving) their financial support to some needy but deserving children in Albay, Philippines.

June 06 and June 07 were memorable days for Melk. She was able to meet the generous and hardworking Frau Hessenauer, Marites' sponsor; Fam. Marco and Corinna with her lovely daughter Jule, and she had the chance to see again the kind couple Fam. Wallo and Helga Fester.

Fam. Marco and Corinna will continue to help Margie in her quest for a higher education. Margie is planning to study Education and to become a teacher someday. She will be needing eight (8) semesters, a period of four years. Fam. Fester wishes to continue their support for Michael Blando, who is attending his Bachelor of Arts in Technology at the Bicol University in Albay. Michael is currently on his 5th Semester.

The lovely city of Crailsheim is full of friendly and generous people.

Thank you, Crailsheim!

Marites, Michael and Joana will enroll this month

2011-05-02T19:29:00.000+08:00

Enrollment time again! The school holidays are getting fewer! On June 06, the children of the Friends from Germany will enroll for the schoolyear 2011 to 2012. We wish you luck, guys!

Thank you, Frau Fester and Christa for the never-ending support!

Herzlichen Dank!

Nice to hear your voice, Margie and JoAna!

2011-05-01T18:59:00.000+08:00

At last, after several attempts from Germany, I was able to reach Margie and JoAna via SMS and voice calls. Margie has yet to decide which school and course she will be attending. I hope you will pass your college entrance examination. Wish you luck!

To JoAna - congratulations for finishing your first year college course on Education. You can make it. Just study hard and your dreams will come true.

To Michael - congratulations for absolving your Second Year College in Electronics Technology. Two years of hard toils await you but I know that you will make it. Just study hard and take care of your health.

I would like to thank Fam. Fester from Crailsheim and Frau Mehringer from Munich for their continuous support.

Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank, Freinds From Germany!

Hello Folks! Doing Fine in Germany!

2011-04-08T18:38:00.001+08:00

Hallo everyone!

No worry, please! I am just busy at work.

I am doing fine in Munich, Germany and am coping up with my work.

I will be sending SMS to you, Joana and Margie, so you can have my number soon.

Thank you Familie Fester, Christa, Anke, Carmen, Mara and Günter for the moral and financial support.

I wish you all a good time and take care always!

To my friends in Germany

2011-03-23T14:50:00.001+08:00

Reminiscing the past, it was the year 2002 when I started this child-help project in my homeland, The Philippines. We started with free tutorials and child activities on weekends. Thirty (30) children from needy barangays Pawa, Bogtong and Quirangay in Camalig, Albay, were given the opportunities to join the project. Six months after, we were able to give scholarships to four (4) students.

In 2004, as I left Germany for good, a total of ten (10) scholarships were given to poor but deserving students of Barangays Pawa, Bogtong and Camalig, Albay. In 2009, six (6) students graduated from High School. One of them, Michael Blando from Barangay Pawa, got a college scholarship from Fam. Fester from Crailsheim. The latter pays for his semestral fees and Michael gets One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) monthly as school allowance. Michael is now on his 2nd Year taking up Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology.

Margie, the sponsor child of Fam. Klingler, got a monthly allowance of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) monthly. The Friends from Germany shouldered miscellaneous costs including school uniforms, Christmas and birthday gifts, school supplies, shoes, clothes, and other unexpected dues such as field trips. The Dominican School in Camalig shouldered her monthly tuition and book fees. Her graduation fees were paid by Christa. Fam. Klingler and I donated some amount including a Five Hundred Peso (P500.00) cash gift. Margie also received a Surprise Box via LBC on March 22, 2011.

Margie, like Michael, will probably receive a College Scholarship Plan from the Dominican School in Camalig. She has yet to pass the College Entrance Examination in Bicol University in Albay.

Marites, the sponsor child of Frau Hessenauer, gets Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) monthly for transportation allowances. She is attending her 3rd Year High School in Malabog High School in Daraga this schoolyear 2011-2012 and will be finishing her High School in March 2013. Marites regularly gets school supplies, uniforms, Christmas and birthday cash gifts from The Friends From Germany. She is a sponsor child since 2004.

Looking back on those achievements, I also remember not only the financial hardships but also of the disappointments I encountered during those years - the extortion and death threats from Quirangay, the lack of support from the local authorities in Camalig, the distrust of some parents of the sponsored children, and the worst - my own family's envy towards this child-help project. Nevertheless, the never-ending support and understanding of my friends in Germany gave me strength to continue with my goals of helping those children. Without your financial help, I will not be able to send those children to school. Margie's graduation on March 25, 2011, is another proud achievement of friends helping each other to change the lives of poor children.

I am very thankful to you, my dear friends in Germany and Austria, for touching the lives of Liezel Padios, Maribel Nacor, Rosemarie Nacor, Margie Nacor, Marites Nacor, Andy Crisostomo, Michael Blando, Jaymmars Nolasco, Joey Nantes, and Ryan Nacor.

My gratefulness to the project caretaker, Jo Ana Crisostomo, a sponsor child of the Children's International in Pawa, Legazpi City, Albay, for her continuous and honest fulfillment of her duties for the welfare of the members of the Friends of Germany.

As I leave on March 25, 2011 for Munich, Germany, to work again as a Nurse, I will carry with me the memories I shared with these children and I will personally, one by one, over a cup of coffee or tea, thank you all for the financial help and moral support you gave me to make this endeavour a success.

See you all soon in Germany!

Fondly,

mel

Margie receives her graduation gifts

2011-03-23T12:45:00.000+08:00

Margie Nacor, graduating on March 25, 2011 from Dominican High School, sent a message to Melk yesterday that she has received her graduation gifts from The Friends from Germany sponsors Fam. Klingler, Christa, and Mel K.

Congratulations, Margie! We wish you the best in the future!

Congratulations, Margie!

2011-03-16T16:25:00.000+08:00

The Friends of Germany congratulates Margie Nacor, a graduating High School Student of Dominican School in Camalig, Albay, for her achievements for the schoolyear 2010-2011.

On March 25, 2011, she will be receiving the Third Honorable Mention Award from her Alma Mater.

Keep up the good work, Margie! We wish you all the best in the future!

March 25 is Margie's Graduation Day!

2011-02-07T15:35:00.002+08:00

Margie Nacor, a student of Dominican High School in Camalig, Albay, will be graduating on March 25, 2011!

She is the sponsor child of Fam. Klingler of Crailsheim since 2004. She was in her Fourth Grade Elementary School then. Margie has also received support from Frau Mehringer of Munich, Fam. Fester of Crailsheim and Mel K. in the Philippines.

Mel K. will be missing her Graduation Day on March 25, 2011. The former will be flying to Germany on the same day to work as a Nurse in Munich, Germany.

The Friends of Germany and the children members are congratulating Margie for this special achievement.

Believe. Reach out for your dreams, Margie! We will continue to support your college education!

Maligayang Bati Saiyong Kaarawan, Christa!

2011-01-19T17:34:00.000+08:00

Liebe Christa,

herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum Geburtstag! Wir wuenschen Dir Alles Gute, Glueck, Freude und Gesundheit!

Wir sind froh, dass es Dich gibt! Vielen herzlichen Dank nochmal fuer Deine Hilfe und Unterstuetzung! Du hast uns viel geholfen.

Thank you for touching our lives.

The Children of "Friends of Germany"

Ticket fuer den Samstag, den 26.03.2011 ist da!

2011-01-15T04:44:00.001+08:00

Das eTicket von Emirates Airlines ist da!

Mel K. fliegt am Samstag, den 26.03.2011, um 00:20 von Manila nach Muenchen ab!

Herzlichen Dank, Anke, Carmen und Christa! Ich bin Euch ewig dankbar!

Vielen herzlichen Dank auch an Frau Menacher und Herr Lanzenstiel (Herzchirurgie-Grosshadern) fuer das Vertrauen.

Freunde aus Deutschland, wir sehen uns bald!

Dankeschoen, Christa, Frau Hessenauer, Fam. Klingler and Fam. Fester

2010-12-28T18:47:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Dank fuer Ihre Spende, Christa, Fam. Klingler, Fam. Fester und Fam. Hessenauer! Die Kosten fuer Taschengeld und Schulgeld fuer Dezember 2010 bis Maerz 2011 sind nun gedeckt. Vielen, vielen herzlichen Dank!

Die Kinder haben zusaetzlich Bargeld als Weihnachtsgeschenk bekommen. Rosemarie und Maribel haben auch ihre Geburtstagsgeschenk von Fam Fester erhalten.

Die Dankesbriefe werden nun uebersetzt und per Post nach Deutschland geschickt.

Alles Gute und Liebe und wir bedanken uns fuer Ihre Hilfe und fuers Vertrauen.

The Three Remaining Scholars with Caretaker Jo

2010-12-28T14:33:00.000+08:00

From the left standing: Marites, Michael, Caretaker Jo Ana,

and Margie (sitting in front), as they celebrated Christmas

last December 19, 2010 in Legazpi City, Albay!

See you in Germany!

2010-12-28T03:57:00.000+08:00

The decision is final. Klinikum Grosshadern in Munich wants Melk back!

Melk will be working again as a Nurse in Munich starting April 01, 2011!

See you all, my friends in Germany and Austria!

Joyful Christmas Meeting

2010-12-20T05:26:00.000+08:00

Job well done, Kids!

The children of the Friends of Germany sent Mel several text messages saying that the meeting on Sunday, 19th of December 2010, in Legazpi City, Albay, was peacefuly and joyfully celebrated.

They had the traditional photo session at Ely's Studio before taking their lunch. Gift-giving followed after the traditional meal. Margie sent Melk a text message that she likes the T-Shirt very much.

Everyone went home safe and happy!

See you all in March when Margie graduates from High School! - melk

Danke, Christa!

2010-12-17T08:38:00.000+08:00

Christa, vielen herzlichen Dank fuer Deine Weihnachtsspende! Die Kinder bekommen ihre Geschenke am Sonntag, den 19. Dezember 2010!

Wir werden vielleicht Nachbarn in der Heiglhofstrasse, wenn Klinikum Grosshadern mich wieder einstellen wird!

A Letter from Margie, Maribel, Marites and Family

2010-12-16T13:14:00.000+08:00

Ate Mel,

Hi po sainyo, Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year. Wish po namin ay maging masaya kayo ngayong Pasko. Nais po naming magpasalam sa lahat, sa mga tulong at suporta ninyo sa amin. Maraming-maraming salamat po sainyo dahil palagi ninyo kaming tinutulungan at marami pang ibang bata. Salamat po dahil naka-graduate si Ate at ngayon ay malapit na din akong matapos ng High School. Thank you very much. Sana pagdating ng panahon ay maging kagaya rin kami sainyo at sana ay makabawi rin kami kahit sa maliit na paraan, sobrang masuwerte kami dahil nakilala namin ang mga taong katulad ninyo, handang tumulong sa nangangailangan at isa kami sa mga taong inyong natulungan. Maraming salamat din po sa lahat ng paalala, hindi po namin sasayangin ang lahat ng ginawa ninyo para sa amin.

Maligayang Pasko po. We wish you all the best and more success. God bless you. Thank you very much. Take care always.

Mahal po namin kayo..and we miss you a lot!

Merry Christmas and best wishes.

Congratulations, Michael!!

2010-12-16T13:06:00.000+08:00

Michael, who is taking BS Electronics Technology in Bicol University in Albay, Philippines, has an average of 2.06!!! achieved during the 3rd Semester of his 2nd Year in College! We wish you all the luck, Michael!

Keep up the good work!

We are proud of you!

December 19 is Gift-Giving Day!

2010-12-16T13:02:00.000+08:00

T-Shirts, Planners, Bags, Sweets and Toys for Margie, Marites, Michael and Jo Ana

on Christmas Day! The children are receiving additional cash gifts on December 19, 2010, when they meet in Legaspi for a Get-Together and Picture-Taking.

Rosemarie Nacor, who graduated last year and is now working in Manila, came home to attend the wedding of a family member. She also received a P500.00 cash gift from Frau Fester. Maribel, who is also now working in Batangas, will not be home this Christmas. Margie and Marites will get her Christmas cash gift.

We wish you luck, Maribel and Rose!

Our heartfelt gratitude to Family Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for making Christmas 2010 a memorable one for Michael, Maribel, Rosemarie, Marites, Margie and Jo Ana, the project coordinator.

Herzlichen Dank, Christa!

2010-12-02T14:20:00.000+08:00

Herzlichen Dank fuer die Weihnachtsgeschenke fuer die Kinder, Christa!

Die Kinder bekommen, wie letztes Jahr, eine Weihnachtsueberraschung und bares Geld zu Weihnachten.

Wir danken Dir recht herzlichst, Christa!

Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes und glueckliches 2011!

Have fun, Margie!

2010-11-19T16:25:00.000+08:00

Margie is attending a Retreat in Naga City today. We wish you fun and a lot of new experiences, Margie.

The Friends of Germany would like to thank Christa M. for her financial support. The latter sponsored Margie's field trip amounting to One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00).

Our heartfelt gratitude also to Corina K. for providing Margie's monthly school allowances.

Maraming Salamat Po! Herzlichen Dank, liebe Freunde!

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch, Margie!

2010-10-16T15:56:00.000+08:00

Nachtraeglich Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Margie!

Marco, Corinna, Jule,Nele, Christa, Frau Fester, Herr Fester und Mel gratulieren herzlichst zum Geburtstag!

Wir wuenschen Dir Glueck, Freude und Gesundheit! Happy 16th Birthday!

Happy Semestral Break

2010-10-16T15:51:00.000+08:00

Michael and Jo Ana are enjoying their semestral breaks beginning today. Enrollment for the second semester will be from 25th-28th of October, 2010.

Enjoy your holidays, folks!

Danke, Christa!!

2010-09-10T13:47:00.000+08:00

Vielen herzlichen Dank, liebe Christa, fuer Dein Paeckchen und fuer die Spende! Nun ist das Taschengeld von Michael, Margie und Marites bis Dezember gesichert. Maraming Salamat Po and Mabuhay, Christa!

Dein Fisch hat nun einen Platz im Garten. Danke, Christa!

Lemon Grass von Legazpi und Dozen

2010-09-10T13:43:00.000+08:00

Hurra! Die Zitronengraeser aus Legazpi, mitgegeben von Fam. Crisostomo, Projektbetreuerin, im Mai 2010,sind wohlauf und vermehren sich! Danke nochmal, Ate Nerly! Die Toepfe sind Produkte von Dozen http://redcaly.weebly.com
aus San Juan, La Union! Passen doch gut zusammen, oder?

Happy Examinations!

2010-08-14T03:58:00.002+08:00

Hallo, liebe Freunde,

die Kinder machen gerade ihre Pruefungen und wir druecken den Daumen!

Wir wuenschen, viel Spass beim Lernen!

Hallo Kinder,

we wish you goodluck and have fun during the mid-term examinations!

Ciao!

Nichts Neues!

2010-07-24T01:08:00.003+08:00

Hallo, liebe Freunde!

Bei uns auf den Philippinen, gibt es nichts Neues!

Melk ist ziemlich beschaeftigt mit der Politik. Zur Zeit liest sie www.antipinoy.com
und fast taeglich schreibt sie dort Kommentare. Na ja, es gibt Schlimmeres!

Die Kinder sind wohlauf und sind fleissig am Lernen. Das Projekt wird bald 8 Jahre alt!

Und das verdanken wir an Euch, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland!

Servus und mache es gut!

www.antipinoy.com

2010-07-01T00:53:00.004+08:00

Hallo Mick, Jo Ana, Margie and Marites,

www.antipinoy.com is critical and logical thinking. You can read the articles there, if you have time. If you do not understand something, do not hesitate to ask questions. Send them thru SMS or email. I will be glad to answer your queries.

I know you are all busy with your studies but try to manage your time so there will be some minutes left for politics. Often, television and newspapers are telling only the other side of the stories.

Be critical in your thinking.

For now, we wish you Happy Learning!

Mel and The Friends of Germany

For Michael Blando

2010-06-07T11:26:00.002+08:00

Mick, we are proud of you!

Congratulations for passing the 2nd Semester of BS Electronics Technology at Bicol University!

Your grades are great. Average of 1.83! Keep up the good work!

As you enter your Second Year in College, we wish you fun and health.

Thank you also for the cards and letters you sent us. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Goodluck and best wishes.

From Mel and her Friends in Germany

Danke, Christa!!

2010-05-07T14:53:00.003+08:00

Dankeschoen, Christa!!

Danke, Christa, fuer Deine Hilfe! Margie and Marites haben die Schulsachen schon eingekauft!

Die Kinder bedanken sich recht herzlichst.

Margie and Marites have already received their school supplies!

You are changing our lives out here!!

Thank you very much! Maraming Salamat!

Happy in Legazpi

2010-05-07T14:20:00.004+08:00

May 04, 2010 Meeting

Mel K. left San Fernando, La Union on the dawn of May 03, 2010, and after almost twenty (20) hours of bus ride, she reached Legazpi on May 04, 2010, at 07:00 am. The first step was to visit the Crisostomo of Pawa, Mrs. Nerlita Crisostomo and daughter Jo Ana, project caretakers since 2006.

Mel K. was able to get the donation from Fam. Fester from Banco De Oro. At 09:00 o'clock, everyone was present at Dunkin' Donuts, where the Friends of Germany members meet and greet each other over a cup of chocolate and a donut. It has become a tradition starting the meeting with a Donut Snack.

Maribel and Rosemarie Nacor took some days off to join the rest of the group - Margie, Marites and Michael. There were a lot of stories to tell since Mel K. was not there for three (3) long years. The kids have grown up. Everyone looked happy except for Marites, who was consistently reminded by the group to speak, to laugh and to smile.

After the snack, the group went to Ely's Studio for the group picture taking, then strolled along the Sea Wall Park and Boulevard in Legazpi City Port. Bonding time for the members. Everyone spoke with each other. The children were laughing and talking to each other.

After the walk, the group went to Boklan Restaurant for some rice, vegetables and noodles. Shopping for school supplies and other things came next and again, it was time to say goodbye to each other. The same day, Mel K. left Legazpi to San Fernando, La Union for another twenty (20) hours of bus drive.

The group is thanking Fam. Fester, Fam. Klingler, Frau Hessenauer and Frau Mehringer for their untiring support. Without their help to Mel, the latter will not be able to continue the financial support to Margie, Michael and Marites.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much!

Vielen herzlichen Dank!

2010-05-01T01:09:00.004+08:00

Von ganzem Herzen danken wir Familie Waldemar und Helga Fester und Frau Christa Mehringer fuer die finanzielle Hilfe fuer das Schuljahr 2010 - 2011.

Michael Blando, Margie Nacor, Marites Nacor, und Mel K. bedanken sich recht herzlichst fuer Ihre Unterstuetzung.

Alles Gute und vielen herzlichen Dank!

Treffen am 04.05.2010 in Legazpi

2010-05-01T01:01:00.002+08:00

Meeting/Treffen am 04.05.2010

The "Friends from Germany" will be having their annual meeting on May 04,2010 in Legazpi City, Albay. The group will be having their traditional breakfast at Dunkin' Donuts at around 09:00 am, will then proceed to LCC Department Store to buy shoes and school supplies. Traditional lunch will be at McDonald's.

See you guys!

Congratulations, Jo Ana!!

2010-04-27T23:33:00.002+08:00

Here is an excerpt from Jo Ana's Letter to Mel in April 2010

"I am so happy to have two (2) medals! I went on stage to give Mama the fruits of her sweat and labor. I have just realized that the four (4) years of hard toils were over. For four (4) consecutive years, I endured walking dailly through sunshine and sometimes through the rain until I finally went onstage to receive my Diploma and medals. I have a feeling of accomplishment, and I am so glad that I made my Mama proud.

Thank you, Ate Mel, for the help and support. Thank you for being one of my inspirations. Ate, I will do my best to achieve my goals. This is the beginning and the first step, and no matter how difficult the challenges will be, I will never give up. I will do my best to carry them out. I will strive harder, think positive and believe in myself.

Danke. Take care." Jo Ana

Gute Besserung, Frau Fester!!

2010-03-29T16:42:00.002+08:00

Liebe Frau Fester,

the "Friends from Germany" insbesondere Michael, Margie, Marites und Maribel, wünschen Ihnen, dass Sie wieder schnell gesund werden.

Wir haben Sie ganz lieb und wünschen GUTE BESSERUNG!

The Friends From Germany

Günter

2010-03-29T16:38:00.002+08:00

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Günter!!!

Am 27. März 2010 hat Günter seinem Geburtstag gefeiert. Die Kinder von "Friends of Germany" gratulieren Dir von ganzem Herzen und wünsche Dir Alles Gute, Freude, Glück und Gesundheit.

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Deine Hilfe an Andy. Du hast sein Leben verändert.

Danke auch für Deine Freundschaft.

Danke, Christa!

2010-03-29T16:30:00.004+08:00

Gute Freunde.....

Christa und Mel in Sagada 2007

Danke, Christa für Deine Freundschaft!

Herzlichen Dank auch für Deine Hilfe. Du hast das Leben von Joey verändert. Nun hilfst Du Michael, Margie und Marites weiter.

Von ganzem Herzen - Maraming Salamat!

Congratulations, Jo Ana Crisostomo!

2010-03-15T18:54:00.002+08:00

Remember, Jo Ana? The daughter of Mrs. Nerlita Crisostomo, the project caretaker of the Friends of Germany from September 2006 to December 2009?

Jo Ana is graduating from Pawa High School this March 31, 2010, and we are extending our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to her. She is one of the students with High Honors and the Friends of Germany is very proud of her.

May you reach your dreams, Jo Ana! Strive harder and never lose hope. Be happy always!

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts!

Rosemarie keeps in touch

2010-02-27T02:34:00.002+08:00

A year after graduation, Rosemarie sent Melk a message that she is doing fine with her job in Manila. She is baby-sitting and saving for her college education.

Thank you, Rosemarie, for keeping us informed. We wish you the best of luck in the future and that some day, your dreams will come true.

The Friends of Germany is proud of you!!

Thank you, Christa!!

2010-02-27T02:24:00.002+08:00

The schoolyear 2009-2010 is coming to its end next month.

Christa's help is undying. So as Frau Fester's!

Thank you very much for your gifts. You are giving Michael, Margie and Marites the basic foundation to better lives.

Herzlichen Dank, Christa and Frau Fester!!

Happy Birthday, Christa!

2010-01-23T16:19:00.002+08:00

Maligayang Bati, Christa!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Christa!

A friend from Munich, Christa, celebrated her birthday on January 19, 2010!

The children of the "Friends from Germany" wish you good health, luck and happiness!

Thank you for being a friend to us. Your untiring support changes and touches our lives.

Happy 2010!

2010-01-08T16:04:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year, Friends of Germany!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may all our plans and dreams for 2010 come true!!

Goodluck to Margie, Marites and Michael. Keep up the good work and strive harder to achieve your goals.

To my "Friends in Germany", my heartfelt thanks for the moral and financial support you are giving me. Without you, I would not be able to send these children to school.

Thank you very much to Fam. Fester from Crailsheim, Fam. Klinglers from Satteldorf, Frau Hessenauer from Crailsheim and Frau Mehringer from Munich. Your generosity touches lives in the Philippines.

Maraming Salamat Po! Vielen herzlichen Dank!
melk

Mayon Vulkan macht uns Sorgen

2009-12-22T00:52:00.002+08:00

Weihnachten im Evakuierungszentren

Die Kinder in Legazpi und Camalig, Albay, sind zur Zeit im Evakuierungszentren, da der Mayon Vulkan seit Tagen bebt und Asche spuckt.

Die Kinder muessen nun die Feiertage dort verbringen.

Trotz der traurige Situation, wuenschen wir Euch Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr 2010!

The children in Legazpi and Camalig, Albay, are in Evacuation Centers because the Mayon Volcano is spewing ashes and causing earthquakes.

The children will be spending their Christmas Season away from home.

Though a sad situation, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2010!

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

2009-12-18T10:26:00.002+08:00

Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins 2010!!

The Friends of Germany wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Good, Prosperous New Year!

May we all remain in good health, and we may all experience happiness and success throughout the year 2010!

Another year of challenges faces us, so let us embrace each other and wish everyone luck!

Congratulations, Michael!!!

2009-12-18T10:24:00.002+08:00

Michael Blando gets 1.8 for the First Semester

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Mick! Congratulations, Michael, for getting 1.8 for the First Semester of your Industrial Electronics Technology Course at the Bicol University! We are proud of you!

The Friends of Germany wish you luck for the 2nd Semester. Keep up the good work!

Ein besonderer Tag, 7.11.2009

2009-11-09T18:28:00.004+08:00

Lieber Herr Fester, liebe Frau Fester,

herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum 50. Hochzeitstag!

Wir wuenschen Ihnen weiterhin Glueck, Freude, Gesundheit und viele Ehejahre noch fuer die Zukunft!

Dankeschoen, dass Sie Ihre Fuersorge und Liebe mit uns teilen.

Alles, alles Liebe und Gute!

Melk und Ihre Patenkinder Michael, Margie und Marites

Congratulations, Michael!

2009-11-05T20:36:00.002+08:00

Keep up the good work, Michael!!

Congratulations to Michael Blando for passing the first Semester (Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology) at the Bicol University! Michael is now enrolled for the second (2nd) Semester. We wish you all the luck, Michael!

Thank you for your nice cards and letters. We appreciate your efforts on them.

Goodluck!

Happy Birthday, Marites!

2009-11-05T20:25:00.002+08:00

All the best for Marites!

Happy 13th Birthday, Marites!

We wish you good health, happiness and luck! May all your dreams come true.

Keep up the good work!

Danke, Christa!

2009-10-05T19:58:00.002+08:00

Vielen herzlichen Dank, Christa!

Thank you for your gift, Christa! Margie and Marites are thanking you from the bottom of their hearts. Through your additional donation, Margie and Marites gets extra money for food and shoes, in addition to their school allowances.

You are an ANGEL. Thank you for caring and sharing your blessings with us!

May happiness and luck fill your day and we hope to see you again.

Maraming Salamat!

Happy Birthday, Margie!

2009-10-05T19:52:00.002+08:00

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Margie!
Happy 15th Birthday!

Margie Nacor turned Fifteen (15) Years Old on October 3, 2009.

October 3 is a German Holiday - the so-called "Tag der Deutschen Einheit", the day the East Germany united with the West Germany in 1990, a year after the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Margie Nacor's Middle Name is Alemania, which means Germany.

Margie Nacor's Sponsors and Friends are from Germany. Good things go with the Germans and so with Margie.

Wishing you goodluck, happiness and health. Keep up the good work!

Danke, liebe Freunde!

2009-09-27T04:36:00.002+08:00

Danke für Ihre Spende

Die regelmässige Spende von Familie Fester und Familie Hessenauer aus Crailsheim, Familie Klinglers aus Satteldorf und Frau Christa Mehringer aus München hat das Schuljahr 2009-2010
finanziell gesichert!

Die Kinder Michael Blando, Margie und Marites Nacor bekommen regelmässig Hilfe und sind Ihnen sehr dankbar. Melk ist überglücklich, dass die restlichen Mitgliedern die Schulbildung bis Ende des Schuljahres März 2010, gewährleistet ist!

Vielen Dank, liebe Freunde aus Deutschland!

Onkel Kuno

2009-09-27T04:32:00.002+08:00

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 88. Geburtstag!

Onkel Kuno von Familie Fester aus Crailsheim hat seinem 88. Geburtstag am 17. September 2009, gefeiert. Wir gratulieren herzlichst und wünsche Ihnen weiterhin Glück, Freude und Gesundheit!

Alles Gute und Liebe von Friends from Germany

Happy Birthday, Maribel!

2009-08-27T13:36:00.002+08:00

Maribel Nacor turns 17!

Maribel Nacor is having her birthday today.

The sponsors and members of the Friends From Germany congratulates her on her special day!

We wish you luck, health and happiness. May you reach your goals in life.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Maribel!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Frau Fester!

2009-06-29T16:19:00.003+08:00

28. Juni 2009
Happy Birthday, Frau Fester!!

"Die Kunst des Lebens besteht darin,
das Nichtstun genießen zu können."

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
Freude, Glück und Gesundheit!!

Herzlichen Dank, daß Sie da sind!!

Keep Up The Good Work, Margie!

2009-06-25T22:52:00.002+08:00

Margie Nacor, turning 15 on October 3 this year, a Junior High School student at the Dominican School in Camalig, is doing a great job taking care of the school budget for her and her younger sister, Marites, in Camalig.

Keep up the good work, Margie!

Happy Birthday, Michael and Ate Nerly

2009-06-13T00:28:00.002+08:00

Michael turns 17
Ate Nerly 's Age A Secret

Michael Blando, the only student who got a college scholarship for the SY Year 2009-2010, turned 17 last June 11, 2009. He is attending his first year college at the Bicol University in Legazpi, Albay. The Friends of Germany congratulates Mick for his successful achievements.

Ate Nerly, project caretaker, celebrates her birthday today, June 13, 2009, and keeps her age a secret.

We wish you both Goodluck, Health and Happiness!

Goodluck, Margie and Marites!

2009-06-02T13:49:00.003+08:00

Marites Learns To Commute
Margie Still Goes To Dominican School in Camalig

Marites Nacor attends her First Year High School in Malabog High School in Daraga, Albay, about 4 kilometers away from Camalig, Albay. She has to take a jeepney to and from school.
We wish you goodluck and safety, Marites!

Margie decided to stay at the Dominican School in Camalig after Sister Lourdes gave her a scholarship which covers her tuition fees. The Friends of Germany paid for her school supplies, shoes, and uniforms. She is still getting her monthly allowances. Goodluck to you, Margie!

Mick, The Lucky One

2009-06-02T13:23:00.003+08:00

Congratulations, Michael!

Congratulations, Michael Blando! The Friends of Germany congratulates you for passing the entrance examinations at the Bicol University in Legazpi Citya, Albay, Philippines! The Family
Fester from Crailsheim supports your college studies!

We wish you a good college start and pass your First Semester! Goodluck on your choice of studying Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology! We want to see you succeed!

Keep up the good work!

"Zusammen ist man weniger allein"

2009-05-29T18:29:00.003+08:00

Danke, Günter und Mara, Dominik und Tobias!

Herzlichen Dank für das Buch von Anna Gavalda - "Zusammen ist man weniger allein". Ich habe jetzt eine "große" Büchersammlung, für die ich dankbar bin. Wenn ich in Deutsche "Lektüre" bin, fühle ich mich wie in Deutschland, und wie ich Euch vermisse!!

Herzlichen Dank für Alles! Danke, liebe Freunde aus Olching, Deutschland!

For Sandra

2009-05-29T16:40:00.002+08:00

Thank You Very Much, Sandra and Keith!

Excerpts from your card:

The early-waking butterfly
is first to find
the fairest flower that blooms
in the sacred garden of friendships,
found and kept alive
in the hearts of the people
who know the need for friends,
and know how to keep a friendship true..
the way it has been
for all of us.

I love the message especially after some hard trials, I appreciate your friendship and moral support. Thank you for being a friend to me. - mel k.

Danke, Carmen und Anke!

2009-05-29T11:24:00.003+08:00

Carmen und Melk: Das Wiedersehen in Singapur

Carmen und Melk haben sich nach 6 Jahren in Singapur wieder getroffen. Sie haben die Krankenschwesterausbildung in Heidelberg zusammen gemacht und sind Freunde fürs Leben geblieben. Carmen arbeitet als Flugbegleiterin bei der Lufthansa und es war ein Wunder, dass sie dort einen Flug begleiten konnte, als Melk in Singapur zur Besuch bei ihrer Schwester war.

Schade, dass Anke, nun stolze Mutter von zwei (2) kleine Kinder in Schwarzenberg ist, nicht dabei sein konnte!

Die Freude war sehr groß!

P.S.

Alles Gute, Carmen und Anke! Vielen Dank für das Buch "Der Große Pfau"und für das T-Shirt Schwarzenberg. Für die Buddhistische Zeitschriften und Bänder bedanke mich auch! Es sind sehr schöne Bilder von Hannah. Ich trage Euch in meinem Herzen. - melk

Herzlichen Dank, Familie Fester!

2009-05-29T11:09:00.002+08:00

Herzlichen Dank, Fam. Fester!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre Spende (Euro500.00)! Michael ist angemeldet, Margie, Marites, und Marvin gehen weiter zur Schule.

Wir danken Ihnen recht herzlichst! Ohne Ihre große Unterstützung können wir diese private Hilfe nicht weiterhin unterstützen. Vielen, vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis!

Maraming Salamat Po!

Herzlichen Dank, Christa!

2009-05-29T11:05:00.002+08:00

Vielen herzlichen Dank!

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Deine Spende, Christa. Insgesamt Euro 53.67 (Pesos 3,220.00). Margie wird das Geld für Schuluniformen für sich selbst, für Marites und Marvin verwenden.
Das Taschengeld für den Monat für dre (3) Kinder sind auch schon drin!

Vielen Dank für Dein Verständnis und für Deine Hilfe!

Maraming Salamat Po! Thank You Very Much!

Life Is Back To Normal

2009-05-29T10:52:00.003+08:00

Today is Melk's Birthday!

Melk is thanking Familie Waldemar and Helga Fester, Frau Christa Mehringer, Familie Günter und Mara Schröder, Mrs. Walls, Ate Nerly, Joana, Maribel, Margie, Marites and Liezel for remembering her on her birthday!

Thank you very much for all your donations and moral support!

After almost two (2) weeks of vacation in Singapore with Tine (from 25th April to May 8, 2009), and after two (2) weeks of Tine's visit in the Philippines, Melk's life is back to normal again. Those were tiring but exciting days for Tine and Mel in the Philippines. They visited the Banaue Rice Terraces, Hundred Islands, Vigan, Baguio, Agoo and San Fernando, La Union. Tine left for Germany on the 24th of May, 2009. She experienced the excitement and good foods at the Mall of Asia, some hours before her departure to Germany.

The children are going back to the school. Michael is enrolled at the Bicol University for his BS Electronic Technology Course. Margie is enrolled for her 3rd Year Course at the Dominican School in Camalig, Marites is going to Malabog National HIgh School in Daraga, Albay, and Marvin, First Grader, the youngest of Nacor's Family is enrolled in Quirangay Elementary School.

Melk is hoping to accomplish another four (4) years of private scholarships.

Thank you once again for all your support, Friends in Germany!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Mara!!!

2009-04-22T11:56:00.002+08:00

The Friends From Germany congratulates Mara of Olching, Germany! May you have many more birthdays to come, candles to blow, cakes to eat and special happy moments shared with your family and friends on your natal day. We wish you goodluck, health and happiness!!

Thank you for being my friend! I treasure your friendship and hope it would last forever!

Enjoy and be happy today!

Margie Takes Responsibility

2009-04-21T04:33:00.002+08:00

Margie Nacor, 14, sister to Maribel, (who left Quirangay for a Practicum on April 17, 2009) takes responsibility as the "Head of the Family"to Marites, 12, and to Marvin, 7.

Margie is the sponsor child of Corinna and Marco Klingler. She is entering her third (3rd) year High School in June 2009. She receives, claims, and budgets their weekly allowances since March 2009.

Keep up the good work, Margie! We are all proud of you!

Happy Birthday, Olive!!

2009-04-18T02:22:00.002+08:00

Olive, is a sister to Jhoyse, a dear friend during Melk's High School Days in Paranaque. She visited Melk in Legazpi in December 2005.

Olive and Jhoyse donated books and other school materials in December 2005.

Thank you very much, Olive and Jhoyse!

Happy Birthday, Olive! (April 14). We wish you good health, happiness and many more holiday tours in the years to come.

Looking Forward To Seeing Carmen

2009-04-18T02:06:00.002+08:00

Carmen, a German Registered Nurse, is a former classmate of Melk during her Nursing Studies at the University Clinic of Heidelberg, Germany. She is now a Stewardess of Lufthansa,
and hoping to get a flight to Singapore on May 04, 2009, so that she and Melk can see each other at the Chiangi International Airport in Singapore.

Carmen is one of Melk's bestfriends since 1994. Together, they reviewed for and passed the German Nursing Board in 1997. They have last seen each other in 2004.

Make a wish! Let them see each other on May 04, 2009!

Help Others To Have Better Lives

2009-04-17T05:58:00.001+08:00

This small child-help project is now entering its seventh (7th) year! Started in 2002, this private child sponsorship project stands the tests of time and little achievements inspire the Friends From Germany, to continue to help poor but deserving students of Quirangay in Camalig and Bogtong, Legazpi City, to help them have a bright future.

Eight (8) children finished High School last March 2009. Two (2) of the graduates, Michael Blando and Maribel Nacor will get an aid to continue their tertiary studies. Margie, Marites,
and Marvin (7), brother to Maribel Nacor, will continue to get financial support for food, school needs and fees, allowances and clothings.

Melk is dedicated to help others to have better lives. As she was young, people in the past helped her to achieve her goals in life. She aims to pass forward, the kindheartedness of the people who helped her escape poverty.

Melk is thanking her Friends From Germany, who continue to support her by contributing and sharing their blessings.

Herzlichen Dank an Alle!