It was another great day with our kids. I already have some team members that have picked out their children to bring home. :) Actually, we would bring them ALL home. The children need so much........it's hard to know where to begin. They are so happy if you just toss the ball, color a page, or make something with play dough. We brought the parachute and some balls and the kids just loved it.
This afternoon I had the privilege of going with our guide, the director, and his assistant to make some purchases for the orphanage. Brett Jones went with us also. It was a blast. Because of generous people in CA, we were able to purchase 4 air conditioners, a computer, printer, web cam and digital camera. We still have money left over for lots of toys for the kids. They really don't have much to play with.
The a/c's will be installed tomorrow! The local news channel will be covering the story. Today we're in the Chaoyang Daily.
The director treated us to "Hot Pot" after shopping. It's custom to tip your glass every 5 minutes and yell "Gung Bay!". I was not able to drink the lighter fluid like beverage.......my glass had water! :)
Today we go to the park and take some children on the rides. They are letting us be with nearly all the children, even those with severe handicaps. We're hoping we can get some of them outside today.
Our eyes are being opened to the needs of the people here. We are right where we're supposed to be.
1 comment:
Hi Liz & toni, So glad to see some posts. I'm missing you both and wishing I were there with you. Can't wait to see more, more more!
Hugs, from Atlanta
Debbie
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