Yes girls, indeed. As you sing, “The God in the good times is still God in the bad times; the God of the day is still God in the night” — may these words sink deep into your hearts.
To my dear little ones,
As the third generation in our family who has witnessed the goodness of ministry of Subic Bay Children’s Home for 38 years, my heart weeps with longing for you. I have seen you find love, healing, and hope in this home. I have watched you recover, grow, and blossom into children full of faith. I will always carry in my heart the memory of your laughter, your prayers, and the warmth of your hugs. As your ate, my arms ache to hold you, but I trust that God’s arms are stronger and nearer than mine.
This Christmas, my tree will feel empty. But more than the gifts that will no longer be wrapped, it is you—your presence, your voices lifted in song, your joy—that I will miss most deeply.
My prayer is that wherever life leads you, you will continue to sing praises—in times of sadness and in times of joy. May the God who began a good work in you be faithful to carry it on, and may His hand be your comfort always.
To my friends and family reading this, I ask you to join me in prayer for these precious children. May they always feel the embrace of God’s love, even when the people who love them cannot be near. May their faith remain unshaken, and may their lives be a testimony of His grace.
With all my love and longing,
Ate