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DAY IN THE LIFE 13

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For three years I have been sponsor- a small classroom where pre-school
ing Tawatchai, a little eight year old children could begin basic education, K I N I
boy in Thailand, through the Chris- learn songs and play, much as in our
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poor countries throughout the world, I visited several hilitribe villages
regardless of race, colour or religion. and saw conditions far more primi-
I had become very close to Ta- tive than those in Tawatchai's vil- Feature
watchai and his family through our lage. Here also the C.C.F. was work-
exchange of letters, pictures and ing to improve life for the villagers. Fireplaces
photographs. Last November I real- They had installed a water supply,
ised a dream and made my first trip introduced schooling and initiated Original Designs
abroad to visit Tawatchai. 'My fam- many self-help projects. I saw the Free Estimates
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Sylvia Senior and the Wirakam family soon after they met for the first time in the
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in the north of Thailand. The joy we and religion of the people was pre-
felt at seeing each other was mutual. served and encouraged.
I felt immediately welcome and I began sponsoring because I
among friends. wanted to help. Although I knew I
Tawatchai lives in a small village, could not help all needy people, I felt STORM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
in a simple wooden house raised off that helping one child was better than
the ground like all village houses. not helping at all. Sponsoring costs
The one main room contained only me just £12 per month - so little to (4*)
the family bed, just a bare wooden most of us, yet this small contribu-
platform. In the one other smaller tion ensures that one child has the
room the family ate their basic diet of basic necessities of life, enough food,
rice, vegetables and occasionally, clothing, education and health care. The Right Choice
meat, which they cooked on an open But sponsoring is more than send-
fire outside. ing money. It is loving, caring and WAREHOUSE PEOPLE, FORKLIFT DRIVERS,
Tawatchai accompanied me sharing, and sponsoring is commit-
throughout my trip. He talked to me ment. In my short visit I had become ASSEMBLY OPERATORS, FACTORY &
constantly, holding my hand and a part of Tawatchai's family, and I PACKING STAFF
proudly carrying my camera, which felt equally they were part of mine.
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My pictures and drawings were dis- ing means, they know their sponsor
played in the house, and photos of as the person who provides love and have suitable working environments.
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side a picture of the king! Royalty is call their sponsor 'Mother' or 'Fa-
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pictures of their king are seen every- sisterhanded me a bunch of silk flow- hardworking reliable & loyal people.
where, even in the humblest house. ers, with a little note; "Have a safe
With the help of C.C.F. and Gov- journey home mother. Come back REGISTER NOW!
ernment welfare workers I saw much soon." A simple gift, but worth so We currenly have assignments in most
more than if I had been a conven- much more to me than any of the
tional tourist. I visited Tawatchai's more expensive mementos I carried areas of Swindon
school, where I was proudly shown home to my family. CONTACT: Andrew Mercer on (0793) 481 301
the classrooms, canteen and kitchen,
and garden plots tended by the chil- If you would like to know more or call in at Storm Management Services,
dren to provide food for their use. about the C.C.Fand its work in Thai- 27 Commercial Road, Swindon
The children entertained me with land and countries allover the world,
Thai music played on traditional in- please ring me on 771297. 1 shall be (Open Sat. 9a.m.-12 noon)
struments. The C.C.F had provided pleased to help.