Day 7 - The awakening of Carabao man

Title: #filipinolyfe

It was Group Bravo’s turn to wake up before sunrise;

3.30am, even before the rooster cries.

It was off to the Bakery for packing and selling;

“Fresh hot pandisal” (bread) is what we were yelling.

We returned for breakfast, eggs and pancakes;

Then off to work at iRC, no time for breaks.

Some did construction, building the Children’s Home;

Others worked in the rice fields, through thick mud they did roam.

They were up to knees and elbows clearing the fields with the beast;

Before heading to the picturesque spring to wash flour bags - no time for a feast.

We all had a go at each different Filipino trade;

Until the whole group came together, to get one step closer to the Children’s Home being made.

Then home we went. “NO SHOWERS!”, The Beacham yelled.

So we ate a yummy dinner then quickly crammed into a bus even though we really smelled.

Tonight’s activity was really hard to bare,

We were welcomed into the locals’ homes, their lives they did share.

We were given a new perspective into our lives and time here,

The reason we came has now become more clear.

To help and to serve, those who are in need;

Even if it is to put a smile on their face, or to provide a few weeks feed.

We then said goodnight to the beautiful children of iRC,

It was then we fully realised the reason for the construction work that needs to be.

Their beds consisted of doors, benches and bamboo mats;

Outside they slept, in the dark, among the monkeys and cats.

So tonight we go to bed, with heavy, thankful hearts;

Until tomorrow, the challenge has been set, and all the hard work starts.

-          The Leaders (Bek, Emily and Evan)

P.S – Hi to our families.