21/05/2026
Yesterday's formalities were over and we went to visit some kids in their homes. Remember the three we added to the program last minute. Well, these kids are particularly poor. Here is one story...
The first young man's name is Rapeephat. They had just raced home in the pouring rain on a motorbike to meet us there. I was worried about my shoes in the puddles, and here he was soaked through with a shy smile on his face! Get some perspective, Tam!
His mother and father have divorced and his dad has disappeared. Mum is in jail and a long way away. Rapeephat has no contact with either of them, neither does the Grandmother. He lives with her and has done so since he was little - "since he was first born" we were told 😔. He said he will look after her when he is older ❤️. He likes fishing and when I asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he said his "brain is not very smart" 😔. I quickly told him the important part is to find what he loves to do! If his heart is involved then he will have the motivation to keep learning...
Rapeephat is in Primary 5 and is 11 years old. Him and his Grandmother are living in a rental. She is supporting her family as a labourer. And during our chat we found out he has a younger brother who is 7! 🥺. This young man is in Primary 1...
..in that moment I said yes again...
I told Mr Lim that I will provide another ฿3,000 to include Rapeephat's younger brother also! There was no way I was including one and not the other.
As we were saying our goodbyes, Rapeephat was encouraged to hug me. But he did so begrudgingly and I felt bad for him as he is so shy. We had an awkward laughing hug then I shook his hand and he high-fived me! Great ending to a heartbreaking conversation!
We now need two sponsors for Rapeephat and his little brother Nuttakit. I'll have information on the younger brother soon. Each child is $150 per year to support them to go to school...
Remember that 100% of your sponsorship goes to the child.
Please will you help? Or maybe you and a friend can share the combined sponsorships of these brothers...?