What can we say about Mercy, our Operations Manager at The GLO, she is so hard working and dedicated to the project that we Thank God everyday for our good fortune that we have Mercy at the helm.
It has been a very busy year for Mercy and all the staff, she has had to deal with how the changes in the Constitution affects CCI’s and with the assistance of Dorothy & George 2012 has been very successful. Also the opening of our new school, St Bernadette Mary School has enhanced the project ever more and brought a new dimension to the charity as a whole.
Here is a Christmas Message from Mercy:
As the GLO Manager I am responsible for the day to day running of the Orphanage. First i have to make sure that all staff and children are in good health by inspecting the five houses each morning. My day starts and 7.00am and finishes when all is done, I am not governed by time but by the need of the children in my care.
To my side I thank God for having been blessed me with wonderful founders who have much knowledge and are very good in management, all the trustee and committee members both in the UK and in Kenya and last but by no means least a great variety of volunteers and visitors who make our daily lives very fulfilled. I also have to mention our staff who work very well under my supervision and are all very proud to be involved in The GLO.
Working at Glo is very interesting and I can say I am the lucky one, for I have full support in any areas where I need a help through the founders themselves and their large circle of friends and family who are always there to help in different ways. Mama Jane during her fourth visit in 2012 to The GLO has helped so much with our Operations Manual and Care Plans, this was one particular area where we needed guidance. Lorraine, Papa Kevin’s niece, set up “The Learning Space Playgroup” for our pre-school children which has been a godsend to the Mamas & Aunties as these toddlers are often very boisterous and difficult to handle. That is just two examples of how we have progressed in 2012 by the input of the very experienced and hardworking volunteers that come to help us during the year. Unlike many other projects who only have younger volunteers, Mama Mary always tries to encourage older people to volunteer as well and it works very well.
I cannot give an exact breakdown of my working day at the orphanage as it is so varied, I might be attending a CCI Meeting in the morning and then have to bring an unwell child to the hospital when I return but this is my job and I enjoy every minute of everyday although most days I am so busy I do not even realise it is 8.00pm and then I get told off by the founders for not going home on time but The GLO is my life and my extended family.
I give my much and many thanks to you all for your generous support towards the GLO, without this support my job would be impossible and The GLO Family would not be so healthy & happy.
May God Bless you all who have volunteered at The GLO during 2012, May God Bless each & every person who has given a donation to The GLO during 2012 and finally May God Bless the Staff & Children at the orphanage who are living a very secure life because of you all believing in our project.
Have a blessed Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
Mercy
Mercy, what a lovely blog. The work you do at GLO is truly amazing,and the place would not be the same without you. May you and your family be blessed for all the great work that you do. Hope you , your family and everybody at the GLO have a very Happy Christmas. Love, Nuala xx
Mercy, you do an incredible job. God bless you for your dedication and we wish you a Happy Christmas and Wonderful New Yew. xxxxx
Dear Mercy, Thankyou so much for your dedication& the total committment you have to the GLO.You have a true vocation to the care and management of the GLO.As you say ‘ Iam not governed by time but by the need of the children in my care’ .The GLO is blessed to have you.Happy Christmas & Godbless you and all at the GLO . Xxx
Mercy is a rock .Her dedication ,management skills and wisdom are exactly what is required in this great institution. She is also extremely modest so it is a pleasure to be reminded of her key role in the GLO.
God bless Mercy and have a lovely Christmas ! x
Brendan
Mercy
You are amazing and truley inspirational- it’s lovely to read just how much you love the GLO and everyone associated to it.
Great blog entry too
Much love and merry Christmas!
Sinead, Rick, Ruby & Cillian xxxxx
We are proud of you – Mercy, our founder, supporters and volunteers for your
good work, truly it is visible. Wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
WITH LOTS OF THANKS
Well done Mercy, great blog! Your hard work and commitment is absolutely amazing and GLO has improved 100% since you took over as Manager. Firstly, the kids are now happy, are in great health and are being well looked after while the staff are also so much happier and content. The place is running like clock-work! Thanks Mercy!
Great pleasure to work with you Mercy, You have always inspired me since I joined G.L.O in January. With you in the helm G.L.O will always be a head of the rest as the District children officer always says. Rest assured of my full support, may God bless you and your family
MARRY X-MASS TO ALL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2013
Your blog is brilliant and an inspiration Mercy. I only have to see you there to know how much ou love your work and the children. Commitment and dedication plus a deep love are what you demonstrate daily. I admire both you and George for his great contribution to the team. I wish you a very Happy Christmas and the best New Year possible. God less love from all the family xx
Mercy , what a Lovely blog to read this morning with my daughters , we all wish you and your extended family a peaceful happy and healthy 2013 xxxx
Congraulations Mercy and all the staff at the GLO for doing such a great job. You are such an inspiration. Merry Christmas.
Mercy,
Everyone has described you so accurately. I agree with them all! It was really special meeting you in the summer. Best wishes from England for a Very Happy Christmas and Healthy and Peaceful New Year to everyone at GLO.
Jana and Annie x