It can be a lonely road, doing my best to make sure that this Foundation succeeds and goes on to help as many children as possible. So when people like Li Li Tan and her friend Jessica start getting involved I can but glow with hope that something really good is starting to happen.

Words cannot express my gratitude enough.

Today our friend, and webmaster, Ally arrived with Li Li and Jessica about an hour before lunch. Li Li came with a whole load of art materials for the children to use. Jessica, came armed with rocks and minerals to give a very interesting lesson.

Jessica needed time to set up, so it was art with Li Li and then lunch.

After lunch Jessica held a wonderful session, teaching the children about how minerals combine to form rocks. What may seem like an advanced subject for children so young was very successful with the methods Jessica employed.

Using coloured flash cards and samples of minerals and rocks, and her own very engaging character,  she soon had the kids hooked.

One of the highlights of the day, for me, was watching Jack.

Jack often has problems with learning and concentration.

Today I saw a boy absorbed with what he was shown and I have not seen so many genuine smiles on this boys face in a long time. Jessica, thank you so much.

And a big thankyou to Heather, (Bpaaa Bonnie), too.

Shortly before lunch the postman arrived with a big parcel containing a late birthday present for Jack and other toys and stuff that all the kids get to use.

Jack deserves more  days like this.

Even Tai, who can often be reluctant to get involved with events involving the “little kids”, got drawn in.

Indeed, all the children let it be known that they enjoyed the lesson very much.

When our visitors left, mid-afternoon, a bunch of happy children got back to more art work.

Any one else who may feel like donating materials, please contact us as it looks like we need a constant supply to satisfy the childrens enthusiasm.

See the gallery below and for more photos visit our photobucket album here.

Also check out the videos below the gallery.

This meant I had much more time than I expected to work on filling the ‘shelves’ in our online shop which I hope to have truely online by the end of the weekend.

I have a meeting with webmaster Ally on Friday.

As with all this computer technology it will take me time to acclimatise to using the software to its best potential so you will no doubt see continual changes, hopefully for the better as time progresses.

I have been selecting the best of the drawings by all the children, along with the best photos to date, with the intention of producing postcards and greetings cards that will be on sale soon in our online shop which is being worked on by our webmaster Ally. Having seen the prototype I’m quite excited.

We will also do our best to find some local outlets who may sell these items for us within the local community.

Its getting a bit close for comfort but we will also be seeing if the children would like to produce some handmade Christmas cards.

We have to say a big thanks to Ally for all her hard work and also for now having sponsored our website for the next 5 years as well as donating 1000 baht a month to cover our internet expenses. Cheers Ally.