Yesterday my family got together with two old students I taught more than 15 years ago. They were both top students and good kids. Over the last 15 years they have donated to a Wat school that you must pass getting to where they studied.
But this year they decided to do a "Big Give" for the kids and the school. So with the help of many including my wife and I they raised 100,000 baht to get uniforms, socks, shoes, and other educational supplies for the school. It was hard hit by the floods of last year.
In addition the kids asked for something that seems so silly. They wanted Pizza, and Donuts for lunch. Simply because they had seen and heard of these things but had never had the money or opportunity to try them. So we had it delivered.
Some of the kids.
Each class got 10 pairs of shoes, socks, and uniforms, and school supplies.
The two former students, who are sisters and now 35 and almost 37 years old.
The food, 450 students and teachers were served.
The young ones waiting for the food.
Served outside then taken into the cafeteria to eat. The big fans are master cool with misters, they were given over the last few years as well.
Just a shot so you can see how how the flood waters were. Pretty damn high.
The two families together, along with the principal and the head teacher of the school.
We just stayed at home this New Year. Doing this made all of us feel better, as you could see the joy in the kids faces. All in all a great day that in reality made the whole holiday for us.