kharisma imports: SUNDAY : Item of the Day...

Sunday, September 20, 2009

SUNDAY : Item of the Day...

Here is one of our personal favorites!! The earth conscious people of Bali are all about reusing and recycling. We love that!! These are antique pieces of furniture (beds,chairs,tables) that have been segmented into home decor items. This simple yet elegant item will add a little "kharisma" to any home.

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Mychael-AnnSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Melanie - this all looks so fun! We got great updates from your Dad while he was here on your new venture. I'm so bummed I'm not in Utah anymore - any chance you want to expand to VA? :)
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PANTI ASUHAN: SIDHI ASTU (Balinese Orphanage)

This beautiful orphanage in Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia, sits on a slope of a mountain side overlooking vast rice patties. At any given time there are roughly 95 children who live in this home, ranging from ages 2-24. Each has an individual set of circumstances, some motherless or fatherless & some have no parents at all. By living at an orphanage, these young children are offered the chance at a better life through education and religion. The home is run by Sister Esther, a “seasoned nun” in her late 60’s. She keeps them on a tight schedule: up at 400am, chores, scripture study, school, more chores, playtime, and before you know it bed time again. The children raise frogs to sell for extra money (as this is a delicacy there).
Upon our arrival, we were greeted with warm smiles and hugs. The children had a special program prepared with songs in both English and their native tongue. It brought tears to our eyes to hear their sweet angelic voices sing praises to God and thanks for all they had. After sharing our gifts with them, (which were donated by our generous clientele), we were given a tour of their home and watched them play with their new toys. It was a sad departure, BUT we know it will forever be a top priority to visit them each time we return to Bali.
We have been given a deep sense of appreciation for our luxuries here in the United States. And as we continue to know the people in Bali, we feel this is a small way to give back to their community.
Thank you for your interest in our plight and for any way you are able to help contribute.
Our website is set to launch this summer, and we will always have a section to update you on these children and the efforts being made.

Where To Find Us...

Sunday, September 20, 2009

SUNDAY : Item of the Day...

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How We Got Started...

PANTI ASUHAN: SIDHI ASTU (Balinese Orphanage)

Sidhi Astu Orphange