The last Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day in the US. It is not part of Philippine holiday celebrations, but we have celebrated it here for the last 14 years. So I cannot pass this opportunity without expressing our deep gratitude to God for the blessings we received this year. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our benefactors worldwide and readers for helping us transform our work into reality, and rekindling hope for the poorest of the poor communities that we serve. You are making a BIG difference in the lives of so many families, especially the children: you provide families with nutritious meals, access to water wells and pumps, educational assistance and treatment for young mothers afflicted with tuberculosis and reproductive issues and health.