Wish upon a Star

ONCAN (Oriental Negros Children Advocacy Network) in partnership with Robinson's Place Dumaguete City is holding the Wish upon a Star for three years now, granting less fortunate children have their wishes come true on Christmas. I have always mentioned how I was blessed with so much this year, and how I really wish to pass it forward, so here I am trying my best to make that star a reality.

You got to pick one star from this Christmas tree. The star contains the photo of the kid, her number, and the wishes that the kid has.

My little star is #63 age: 12, and her wishes are simple, and it is my pleasure granting it. She wishes for a bag, school supplies, and a rain coat- and so it is.

Bag- check!

School Supplies- check!

Rain coat- check!

However, I feel like something is missing. Food!!! I thought of chocolates and candies. For this one, I need to remember what I love back when I was 12 years old, so I decided to bring out the classic chocolates and candies I could get.

Nips, Lollipops, the classic Curly Tops, Gummies, and other nut bars.

I hope those would make her happy. Now, I must tell you people that I have this major over gift wrapping. I totally love wrapping gifts. I also made sure my little star would love the gift presentation just as much as the content of the box. I want to create something special and grand..haha My materials are as follows:

Gift wrapping paper.

Paper twine for the ribbon.

Double sided tape and a gold wire.

A card for me simple message and the flowers for some decoration

Viola! My gift!

When I arrived at the venue, there are a lot of gifts handed too. They also gave us an invitation for the gift giving. I would really love to meet #63, but I have a duty on that day. I couldn't meet her to personally give my gift and hug her. I just hope she'll be happy with what I came up with.

My invitation.

My gift right there in the center.

I was really having a hard time deciding wether or not to publish this post, because I believe in the bible teaching under Matthew 6:3 "But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." However, my conscience says otherwise. I am posting this because my goal is to encourage others to extend their arms and share their blessings too. I also encouraged my friends to sponsor at least one kid. Make someone happy. Grant that star. Growing up, I never believed in Santa Claus and me over thinking about it made me feel like my childhood is incomplete (sigh). Hopefully doing this act would have #63 feel Santa Claus is true...xoxo!