Let me share a letter from one of our college interns who spent nearly 3 months with us:

MY MEMORABLE INTERNSHIP...!

Well, I’m now writing some lines to tell all of you about my last internship at L.O.V.E. Many times in my prayers, I thank God for allowing me to have my great internship time with all the people at L.O.V.E.

From the very beginning, in the early January, I was warmly welcomed by all the opening hearts. It’s such a big encouragement for me because, you know, I was so nervous and confused when coming to a new working environment outside the college’s gate. But, I was instructed and guided on the first days of work. I also soon found that this is a friendliest and safest place to work than any others before. Every morning, we have time for devotion, which is the most meaningful time of a working day to share God’s word and pray together. I really like the way Mr. Reggie, the director, helps us come closer to God every day.

At first, my job seemed to be too simple or sometimes boring, just translating letters of foreign sponsors and their Vietnamese sponsored children from Vietnamese into English and vice versa. This is much easier compared with the tasks I have to deal with at school. However, that is not all! When I translated letters of the poor and needy Vietnamese children, I could feel their hearts, their happiness or even sorrow. I realized that it was not only translating but learning to understand and sympathize with others’ plights especially children. Then, I put my heart into every letter I translated and feel it. And, this makes the job extremely meaningful to me.

Besides, I had many chances to go on many exciting field trips with foreign sponsors and helped the staff deliver the monthly stipend as well. These kinds of work brought me a lot of job’s challenges and experiences, which will be useful for my future job.

Last but not least, I was also encouraged by the enthusiasm of all the staff here. They work with all their hearts and love for the other needy people, even in a very difficult time, they always smile!!! J

Once again, many thanks for allowing me to write these short lines. I wish all of you as well as your organization the best in the future.

*- MAY THE GRACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS -*

Enjoy some of the many smiles LOVE collected in March!

I smile because I received my stipend.

I smile b/c I got the school fee for my sister.

I smile b/c I got a huge beautiful birthday cake.

I smile b/c I got extra money for school.

I smile because I got a gift from a Singaporean visitor.

I smile b/c I got a parcel from my sponsor.

I smile because I got late lucky money for Lunar New Year.

I smile because I got things I really wanted for my birthday.

Two sponsors from Singapore

I smile b/c I can give a small gift to 25 scholarship children & for meeting my sponsored child.

I smile b/c I met my sponsored child and because I had a wonderful time at a student house.

International Women’s Day

I smile b/c I see the beautiful smiles on the faces of my staff and volunteer workers and I am so blessed to have them, not just working for me, but for all you, the supporters, and for the children.

Visiting some sponsored children’s homes

They smile b/c we can visit their homes to see how they are doing.

They can smile b/c LOVE and many sponsors are there with them in both good and hard times, always encouraging and offering hope with the love of Jesus.

Be with LOVE to bring more smiles to more faces!