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20/04/2026

“姐姐,你知道吗…其实我们很饱了,但是我们还在慢慢吃,因为我们不知道还要等多久才可以再吃烧烤。”

This was something a 12-year-old shared with us yesterday during a BBQ dinner with the children at 善德儿童福利之家 - Shan De JB. It stayed with us. A 16-year-old also came up to quietly say thank you—for remembering what they like and for preparing something so special for them.

From mini cheese sausages, Thai pork skewers, yakitori sticks, otah, chilli fish, mid-joint wings, mussels and a variety of side dishes… to simple sweet potatoes and corn—these may seem like small things to many of us, but to the children, it meant so much. They were genuinely happy, ate to their hearts’ content, and ended the night with dessert, seaweed snacks, and toasted marshmallows.

Looking back at March, instead of sponsoring a full meal (as there were still some leftover supplies from CNY), we provided different breads and cakes for their breakfasts and suppers—and even added satay to one of the lunches. The March babies also got to celebrate their birthdays together, which was a simple but joyful moment.

We’re really grateful for the steady support from our family and friends. From time to time, your kindness goes beyond meals—helping with school supplies, clothes, and other daily needs. These gestures may seem small, but they truly make a difference. Thank you for continuing to remember the children and for walking this journey with us.

01/04/2026

“Mummy say I must study hard. Mummy go work then she come again next time when she no work,” says Tian Tian.

And then there’s Nicole, who frowns at the words “papa” and “mama.”

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that at just 7 years old, they’ve already experienced so much - even from before they were born. And because of that, they each see “mummy” and “daddy” so differently.

When we first met them in October 2023, they were just playing, watching TV, taking naps… 💤 being kids in the simplest way.

Now, things look a little different.

They sleep on their own with the older girls, tidy their beds, pack their school bags - and sometimes, they even ask for math questions to do.

In this short clip, you’ll see them working through simple math (with their usual playful moments in between). ✏️ We sat together and did more than 50 questions each.

It’s been a quiet kind of progress, but a real one and maybe that’s what matters most 💪🏼 - that in the midst of everything they’ve been through, they are still learning, still growing, and slowly, gently, finding their way forward.

We’re also so grateful for the friends and people who have supported us in this journey - your kindness has made it possible for us to keep showing up for these children. Thank you for being part of something that truly matters. ❤️

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