Share-A-Joy 2022: Giving Christmas Joy to the Preschooler Kids of Burias Elementary School

by Mayrel Joy P. Arroyo

Giving from the heart nourishes your soul and fills your life with joy. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “To find yourself,lose yourself in the service of others.” Giving takessomethingoutofyourself,but allowsyoutoexpandbeyondearthly limitations.

In light of the aforementioned dogma, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE), through the efforts of Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, Pre-Professional Group (PSABE PPG),carriedouttheannualShareA-JoyProgramonDec.19atBurias Day Care Center, Burias, Mambusao,Capiz.

According to Ms. Daneca Florentino, PSABE-PPG Burias ChapterPresident, “Since2009,the programhasconstantlyproventhat the gift of joy comes when people learn to share their blessings to others through the expression of kindness kindnessandgenerositytoindigent preschoolers every Christmas. This year, PSABE-PPG catered to the preschoolkidsfromBuriasDayCare Center, together with their parents andteacher.”

To fill the milieu with overflowing delight and extra joy, BSABE students and faculty members members prepared gifts andeachchildreceivedatoy,apack offruits,biscuits,andaspaghettiset fortheir Noche Buena.

Furthermore, PSABE-PPG officers and members presented a dancenumbertoentertainthemon topofthemanyentertainment,and surprises for children and the audience.

“The Share-A-Joy program indeed allows us to reap the joy of seeing the bright smiles, laughter, tears of joy, and gratitude from these children,” Ms. Florentino furtherexpressed.

GIFTS OF COMPASSION, AFFECTION, AND PROVISION

“Wherever there are people giving gifts, exchanging cards, I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts.”

These popular song lyrics written by Jose Mari Chan reverberate all over the Philippine streets and households, along with glowing and blazing lights, vibrant parols, and ingeniousChristmasdecorationsjoined by unusual embellishments, when the festive season is all around the corner. Solely,hearingtheword “Christmas”is enough for the human stimuli to exhilarate their nerves and let out the sense of thrill and enthusiasm.

To one side, the festival of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ does not onlypirouettes around the joy of caroling, parties, special Christmas dinner,

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dinner, as well as in extravagant and picturesque Christmas sites and attractions.Beyondthesearethesmiles and glee of individuals who gave and received love through giving – the greatest gift of life and the secret of living.

With this essence, dwelling in their minds, pure souls, and genuine human nature, Capiz State University Burias Campus, through the initiative of the Supreme Student Council, NSTP/DRRM Office, Research ExtensionOffice,FutureLeadersofthe Philippines Burias Chapter, Rumbuhan TeenCenter,andoftheStudentAffairs and Services, arranged a donation drive. Dubbed as “CAPSU Cares”, the endeavor aimed to alleviate the plights of the victims of the Tropical Storm Paeng

Paeng, which wrecked the town of Mambusao in October.

Two days prior to the actual day, Christmas came early as the organizers served as the Santa Clauses whobroughtgiftstothepeopletargeted by the natural calamity. In return, they witnessed the smiles worth a thousand words and the incessant ‘thank you’ to the contributors who made the season bursts with delight.

Scrumptious foods above the table and the mouthwatering aromas of bibingka and puto bumbong outsidethe church, bustling roads and recreational spots, and heaven-like carols echoing everywhere are just usual scenes of the yuletide. Unseen are the moments of great compassion, affection, and provision.