SPC Llamas: Blankets for Afghanistan Update
Through Spirit of America's support of SPC Gerardo Llamas' Blankets for Afghanistan project, orphans in Afghanistan have new blankets to keep them warm during the winter months. SPC Llamas describes the need and the distribution in engaging detail in his message below, so read on. And, while you read, please consider supporting SPC Llamas project. As his message points out, there is so much more to be done for these children, and this was just the first distribution event. With your support of SPC Llamas' efforts, Spirit of America will continue to purchase blankets and coats to keep these Afghans warm in the harsh weather.
Here are some pictures of my first delivery to a local orphanage.
An Afghan orphan receives much-needed blanket
It was a great experience. I can't believe how happy these kids were, the smiles on their faces said a lot and I of coarse was touched by this. When we got there we were received by the people that run the orphanage, they told us the kids were all outside in their patio waiting for us and that they were really excited. They helped us unload the boxes from the vehicles and took them inside the orphanage, as I was walking in I realized how much these people needed, as you can see in the pictures even the walls are falling apart. When I got in I saw all the kids lined up; girls in one side, boys in the other. We started giving all the blankets away; I must say that at the beginning I was scared that may be I didn't have enough blankets for every kid, as I the kids came to get their blanket the just smiled, some were shy and just walked away with their blanket, some tried to say thank you, some thanked me in their language, some just smiled, and one little girl, pretty as a doll smiled and then gave me a hug, that was the highlight of my day, she seemed so thankful. At the end I was really happy to see that every single kid got a blanket, I even had enough to give to the teachers that live with them and care for them. When we finished handing out the blankets we started giving away some jackets and coats, unfortunately I only had about 60, and they were boys coats, so we handed this to the boys, and some stuffed animals to the girls. After everything was all done we said bye to the kid, some came and gave us hugs, some asked to us to come back. I will definitely try to go back soon to give the school supplies and if possible take them some bags of candy and other treat. I must say that all this was possible just because of your help and donations, I could not have accomplish half of this without you all. I really thankful to every single one of you. I will keep in touch and inform you of future deliveries and projects. May god bless you all and your families!!
SPC Llamas and friends
Sincerely,
SPC Llamas Gerardo
US Army
