Our second trip to China (July 2005) served to expand our awareness of the tremendous needs that accompany growing up in an orphanage. At the same time it affirmed our passion to reach out in love and provision to these precious children. The extent of the need is so far-reaching that without your partnership many children would sit in wait without someone to care. Thank you for your prayer and financial support.

We were privileged to visit three orphanages on this trip. Two of them, Hope Foster Home and Langfang Children’s Village, work in conjunction with the social welfare institutes to respond in a loving and specific way to the orphans born with special needs. In a loving family environment, these children are given the medical care and attention (usually surgery) needed to help correct physical birth defects. The leadership, staff, and volunteers of both facilities give totally of themselves to the children.

The bulk of our time was spent in a government run Social Welfare Institute in northeast China. The director and nannies of this facility see to the daily care of children primarily with special needs (physical and/or mental). Our days spent with these beautiful children included trips to the park, drawing and finger painting, playing with balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and jump ropes. We also hosted a pool party and a birthday party in their honor.

We returned to the U.S. with a renewed vigor to advocate for and raise awareness of the conditions and needs of the Chinese orphans. If you have an interest in learning more, please contact us.

Swimming fun at Langfang Children's Village