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CRIBS Foundation- A day full of hugs

Yes, its holiday season, happy days for most of us, some ticking off our shopping list, decorations and filled up fridges with food but before that let’s take a moment and share our time for a true meaning of Christmas.

Last November 28 I was able to visit the CRIBS Foundation located in Marikina.  An outreach program by the company I'm currently working which they held every year.

Over 35 years, CRIBS (Create Responsive Infants By Sharing) has been changing the lives of abandoned, surrendered, neglected, and abused infants and children. Creating a haven where hope for the future can thrive.

What began with volunteers – two Lutheran Missionary wives who took the initiative to help five sick babies – has now become one of the leading child care agencies licensed by the DSWD.
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I have no idea on what to expect. All my thought that we are just going to visit an Orphan, we arrived at around 10 in the morning. We first gave all the goods to the office and then we proceeded.  We entered a room full of babies, ages 1 year and below.  As we entered, we are all greeted with angelic voices calling “mama”.

Babies literally came rushing towards us asking to be carried.  A baby boy approached me and hugged me and just stayed with me. At that very moment my heart melts. These kids need human touch than we do (touch therapy). All they want is to be touched, held and fondled.

Since these babies needed all the love they can get, I tried to share what I can.

So whenever I’m idle, the images and smiles of these babies kept flashing. I guess I have learned to love them and I hope you do too. Love the children who don’t have all the love in the world. Love the children whom other people have forsaken.

And even if you think they couldn’t love you back, just think again, and realize: they hold on to you like you’re everything they had. If that isn’t loving you back, then what is?
 
 
Luke 6:38
 
"38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
 
If you also want to share your love for these kids, you may reach them here:
 
Address: 30 Major Dizon St., Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City 1802
Website: www.cribsfoundation.org
Email: cribsnet@info.com.ph
Phone#: (632)681-5921, (632)681-8078
Fax#: (632) 647-1329

In this season of giving open your hearts and try not to be blind
 
Life is good!
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  1. Julie Ann LozadaDecember 1, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    i feel touch and my heart melt as i read your experience in that place, i wish i can visit them, too!

    It’s a GIRL Thing

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  2. Chyrel GomezDecember 1, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    It's really better to give than to receive.

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  3. Pink LineDecember 1, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    i am really thinking on what foundation will fit my plan..and this is just perfect.. i love babies.. thanks for sharing this :)

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  4. Archieviner VersionXDecember 1, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    This is the essence of Christmas. Kudos to you all who did this wonderful thing together :)

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  5. BalutDecember 1, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    this brings me back to my
    Home of Joy expeience

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  6. shereneDecember 1, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    First, thank you for finding time to share ur love with these angels...
    My heart hurt for this,kids who were abandoned and neglected by their own parents, but they are lucky there are people like you whos willing to share their love and care.
    I love babies, and i hope someday i will be givEn the chance and privilege to spend time with them:)

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  7. ZaiZaiDecember 1, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Really nice and sweet of you to find time to visit them. I wish I could go to, I would love to spend time and make these kids happy even just for a short while :)

    I'll ask my other blogger friends to come with me. Thanks for sharing this Sunny! :)

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  8. MEcoyDecember 2, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    how sweet:) those little angels were just so adorable
    i would love to visit and somehow help them too

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  9. Visual VelocityDecember 2, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    I admire people like you who really take the time to make a difference. :)

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  10. ElegantesqueDecember 2, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Good initiative !


    Kisses
    Hannah
    Elegantesque Blog

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  11. Pao KunDecember 2, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    wow, parang ang sarap din tuloy nila bisitahin! Galing naman...

    Just followed you! :) Have a good day!

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  12. joyDecember 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    You have such a good heart Sunny toast. Love what you did. Very touching.
    My heart to longs to help street children, prostitutes and the elderly.
    Doing what I can to send help to those organization who are in the field.
    Bless you dear and thnaks for God's words!

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  13. xoxo_grahDecember 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I am happy that you found happiness in sharing your blessing towards kids. Keep it up! True meaning of Christmas indeed!


    xx!

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  14. GenskieDecember 3, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Napanood ko yung tungkol dito dati..super nakaka touch nga sya... they all longing for love... maraming salamat sa mga taong kagaya mo na iniisip ang mga munting anghel na ito :)

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  15. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    awww.. that's so nice and heart-warning. such an honourable and generous thing to do :)

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  16. PhioxeeDecember 3, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    ang bait mo naman. lagi kang nag iinvolve sa mga events especially with orphans

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  17. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsDecember 3, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    This is amazing! You guys are really making a difference and you should be so proud.

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  18. Madame Chic BcnDecember 3, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    What a moving post!! I always try to help children all year long not only during Christmas time. There's always so many things to do!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    A person with a good heart will always be blessed... Gudjeb...

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  20. Audrey AllureDecember 3, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    So lovely!

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  21. SebastianMxDecember 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    So nice from you to visit them, those people on the foundation is doing a great job


    xoxo
    http://mytigermx.blogspot.mx

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  22. FashionistaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    What a lovely post! It's such a blessing to be able to give back!

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  23. edenDecember 4, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    So nice naman to visit them.I feel I love to visit the place one day.

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  24. MacVBDecember 4, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    What a heartwarming post :)
    Thank you for dropping by my blog!

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  25. ManaDecember 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I think that it's so nice that people give up their lives for this and that it has become something this big, that's how big things start. Good job for sharing this!

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  26. Arvin U. de la PeñaDecember 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    gusto ko ang sinabi ni chyrel gomez..

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  27. RIZALENIODecember 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Very touching post. Happy Holidays, Sunny.

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  28. anneyDecember 6, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Meron akong binisitang orphange dati nalimutan ko na name e. Nakakaawa din talaga yung mga babies na iniwan na lang ng magulang at pinabayaan. Ang saya nga nila pag nakakakita ng visitors. Gusto ko bumalik uli one day.

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  29. KekiDecember 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Hey sweety, thank you ♥ I also do my christmas shopping last minute haha but it works best for me that way.

    keep up the good work, its nice to see bloggers like you :)

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  30. Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice CreamDecember 6, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    it's very inspiring how you give so much to charity…makes me feel guilty about how i've been spending my time.hihi.

    ♥ latest post: "boho chic on the down low" at vanilla ice cream | a cebuana's personal style blog ♥

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  31. Rolled Up PrettyDecember 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    You are amazing, how neat is this!?

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  32. FashionistableDecember 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    This is a heart melting post. Thank you for the info and the address. Yes we all need love and touch or we die. Xxxx

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  33. MutziiDecember 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I've been wanting to help for so long now but just doesn't have enough time -- and sometimes this $$$ hehe. Planning to feed kids living in remote area this Christmas and hopefully I can make it this time.

    Thanks for dropping by my page sweety! Care to follow? I hope you'd say yes! Tehee.

    xx
    Mutzii
    www.dressupmutzii.blogspot.com

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  34. NortehanonDecember 7, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Awww...I'm sure it was a really nice experience. Nakakataba ng puso yan. Glad that companies do such kind of outreach program.

    Maupay nga kulop! :)

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  35. NikkiDecember 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    What a beautiful, beautiful post! It's lovely to meet you and find your blog :)

    - the little nordic cabin

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  36. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    this is a nice cause you did
    keep it up

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  37. Spanish PinayDecember 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Children are really wonderful. My heart goes to these orphaned children. You've been blessed to experience this heart warming event!

    Spanish Pinay

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