Testimonials

Many, many people have visited Wat Opot over the years… whether it be for a few hours or a few months – some even longer. If you are one of these people, please sign our guestbook! Be sure to give the dates of your visit, and tell us about your experience.

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(9) Isaac Salonga
Sun, 10 May 2009 23:50:39 -0600
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I arrived in Wat Opot on the 30th of April and left on the 4th of May which was very hard for me, to tell the truth I cried a bit. It was hard leaving this lovable, adorable and energetic kids. I thought of this kids as my brothers and sisters, even as my own kids.Even though all of them would soon leave this world, they're joyful and hopeful faces would shine brightly in this world. This kids changed my perspective in life and they would always be in my heart. I would come back soon. I just want to say thanks to everyone in Wat Opot who welcomed and provided for us during our stayed with my schoolmates and teachers. Wayne is a great man for what he is doing and he should be appreciated. Thank God for everything he has done! I've learned a lot. Isaac



(8) Dorothy Chong
Sun, 10 May 2009 20:50:03 -0600

I'm in Wat Opot for 5 days with my school's study tour in late April/ early May 2009. It is actually my first time to physically and mentally 'touch' children that are HIV+. Before I leave Hong Kong, my home, I assume that all the kids will be extremely pale, sick, not willing to move much etc. and will be staying in bed for the whole day. When I arrive at Wat Opot, I realize that I'm totally wrong. All the kids welcome us with a warm hello and crazy hand wave, some boys even try to help us to take our luggages. During our 5 days there, even a little girl who was very weak (as told by Mr. Wayne) is enjoying the games and play with us as if their energy will never be gone. I'm touched by how they treated themselves. When some of the children got hurt and bleed, they may cry as normal kids. However, even better than me, they can bear the pain caused from dealing with their wounds, sometimes even stitches. I never have any stitches but I can imagine how painful it is. They may cry, scream, or whatever like a child, but after the bandage is put on, they start running around, laughing, wanting to play again. We're also told that they already accept death as a part of their lives. If these kids can do it, why can't us? We Hong Kong people are all so lucky that we have enough to eat, to wear, and most importantly a healthy life. Then why can't we just enjoy it without complaining and stuff like that? I believe everyone who have gone there will have the same feelings as I do. So if you, reading this website, want to have a whole new experience - not just some Alaska magnificent sights, northern lights, santa claus village, hawaii, beach and sun etc., do stay in wat opot for at least a couple of days and let these kids teach you!



(7) Tanja Demarchi
Tue, 28 April 2009 03:35:58 -0600

My 2nd visit was in February and it was a very warm welcome back again. even things are change it was a wonderful time again in this special place. I just hope that the Teenagers will find the right way.. I was impressed by the work of Sreaun and I hope she continue the motivation.. may love and light be with all of you and I will do my best to visit wat opot again good luck! Tanja



(6) Kelly Cardoso
Mon, 13 April 2009 01:46:56 -0600
I visited Wat Opot more then one time in 2008 and 2009. I still visit it. Most of the time is for work reasons, but I always find myself trying to find a new reason to visit this place.
I like so much the energy around and to see the smile from the children and how sweet they are is really a pleasure. Wayne in his peacefull is admirable.
I will never forget this place.

(5) Amy Nathan
Tue, 24 March 2009 08:26:30 -0600
I visited Wat Opot for 3 weeks this March, without knowing what to expect from the experience. I have gained so much appreciation for the children here and for everyone involved in Wayne's project. The stories Wayne shared with me were so touching and will forever imprint on my memory. It's hard to believe the children have endured so much hardship in their short lives when you look and their genuinely happy,loving and hopeful faces. I will always remember my experience at Wat Opot and hope that I can have many more experience as fulfilling as my time there.
See you soon Wat Opot!!

(4) Deb
Wed, 4 February 2009 06:11:02 -0700
I visited Wat Opot in Jan of 2008. I will forever remember the kids... I miss them and can't wait to get back and hug them...
deb

(3) Jean Lindsay
Tue, 16 December 2008 21:07:42 -0700
Hi my name is Jean and I come from Nelson, New Zealand. I visited Cambodia in july08 with my freind Jo from Australia. We spent 4 days at Wat opot community, it was an awesome experience. Everyone was very freindly and welcoming. Spending time with the children was GREAT FUN they are just so loving,Wat Opot provides them with a safe, caring enviroment. We hope to make it back next year.

(2) Aileen
Wed, 3 December 2008 11:07:07 -0700
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Congratulations on the new page! It's beautiful - well done. I hope that everything is going well at WOP with all the kids.

Love,
Aileen

(1) Bonnie Woolley
Wed, 3 December 2008 00:41:39 -0700
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My name is Bonnie Woolley, and I arrived at Wat Opot in September. I can say that my first several months here have been an incredible personal journey... I'm honored and grateful to be able to be a part of this community. Every morning I wake up wondering what the new day will hold - and I'm ALWAYS surprised! :-) I'm very much looking forward to the coming months.

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