Friday, January 29, 2010

Fun Times~



I keep thinking of all the fun we had in the library and what joy and enrichment the library is bringing to the children and community of Bandipur each day. I think we can see and say that it brings joy and enrichment to those of us who visit as well. I saw the faces on many of the visitors who visited the library and had a place to interact with the children in reading and visiting together. We sang songs, did craft activities, read books, completed puzzles together, did Yoga Kids together...we spent time together...it was so nice!

I am so excited to continue to spread this work to other villages in Nepal as well and have thus been inspired to create a non-profit organization to raise funds to help support literacy and empower Nepalese children through educational enrichment~ building libraries, supporting scholarships, mentoring and teaching, training teachers, and supporting sports and the arts in schools and communities throughout rural Nepal. :)
Does it sound challenging~ well, maybe, but every little bit helps, and step by step I believe we can make a difference. This inspires me each day and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of helping in Nepal. I am grateful to everyone who has supported and helped in big and small ways the work we've done so far! I am looking forward to sharing the journey with as many who want to join!


Namaste Nepal-Helping Himalayan Children

will be working to accomplish many goals in the future! I will keep you posted!!!
:)

Heather

8 comments:

  1. Heather. You never cease to amaze me. I love the woman that you are. You are so beautiful. I love you my friend.

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  2. Hi Kelly!
    Thank you~ You amaze me...and I love you as well~ can't wait to see you!
    I have something for you! (((((((((hugs)))))))))))
    p.s. I need help with Namaste Nepal-Helping Himalayan Children!!!
    xxoxoxoxox

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  3. HI Kelly!

    I need help with fundraising for projects, brainstorming ideas, and I need volunteers to help with an assortment of things. Do you want to go to Nepal and do a teachers training or teach English and mentor teachers and kids?

    I would like to get teams/groups of people involved to work on "projects" ~ like one group decides they want to raise enough to open a library and makes that "their goal". Then it would be awesome if they wanted to go and help BUILD the library and visit and work with the children who will be using it. It's an amazing experience!

    I need "good people" who are willing to share their gifts and talents, their connections, their energy to work together to make something great for the children of Nepal.

    For example, we are putting together an event and will be asking for bands,artists, crafts, etc. and anyone who wants to come and help us raise awareness and funds to complete the projects for Namaste Nepal-Helping Himalayan Children.

    I would like to also offer projects to schools (primary, middle, high school, and colleges) to work on Social Justice Projects~ this is a wonderful avenue for such work...

    So many ideas... and I know you probably have a million more... :)

    That's what I need... Shall I count you in? Are you interested in being part of our team?????

    love you,

    H.

    p.s. Hey~ when are we getting together...I have so much more to tell you!!!!!!!!

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  4. P.S.

    If anyone else is interested in joining Namaste Nepal- Helping Himalayan Children, please email me at:

    NamasteNepalHeather@gmail.com

    I would love to hear from you!

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  5. Got to see your blog, finally. THe library looks good! You and your group have done an amazing job! You have big goals for Nepal, but I know that you, with your big heart and indefatigable spirit and God's blessings, will be able to achieve them. Miss you! Take care.

    From,
    Angela Hidalgo

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  6. HELLO MRS. GUAY,
    IM ONE OF YOUR STUDENT FROM GARDENA ELEMENTARY.
    MY NAME IS DOZZINE LEILUA AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD WITH YOU. YOU WAS THE BEST TEACHER I HAD MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL I NEVER FOUND A NICE AND TIGHT TEACHER LIKE YOU AND I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO NO THAT I NEVER FOUGHT ABOUT THE BEST TEACHER I HAD. HOPE EVERY THING IS GOOD ON YOUR SIDE. WELL HAVE A NICE DAY MRS. GUAY.

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  7. HI Dozzine ~
    Of course! I could never forget YOU (and of course Toe as well!!) I'm thrilled to hear from you. I am so happy you said, "Hello!" ~ Thank you for your kind words... I so loved being your teacher, and I'm so blessed that you remember me! I am fine...doing so many things.

    I hope you are all fine ~ let's stay in touch!

    Ms. Guay
    email: namastenepalheather@gmail.com
    and I'm on FaceBook...are you?

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