My ‘vocation story’ started in 1996.  At that time Brother Francis Perrotta had the care of four special children in what became the “Bahay San Rafael” and I was employed to help him as a temporary staff member for nine months. Four years later one of the houseparents died and the Brothers asked me if I was willing to become a regular caregiver for the children. I said ‘yes’ and from then on I have been a houseparent for seven special children of “Bahay San Rafael”. Serving children with disabilities is very challenging work. However, my being a Social Work graduate helps a lot. During my practicum in various institutions and at a number of seminars, I have easily adjusted to serving them. The children give me great joy whenever I am with them. They help me a lot whenever I encounter problems and difficulties.  They are the source of my strength.  This is the reason why I love them so much and treat them as my own.  There is no equivalent in material things to the joys that I experiencing whenever I am with my ‘angels’.  I love sharing with them what I have learned and know. And they have their own way of communicating and showing understanding. I am thankful that I am a house mother of these children. They, and the Brothers, have my continuous prayers.