This is Mandy (Su Chen Ting), she was my translator for the first week! I am so excited to already be keeping in contact with her via e-mail! Praying one day she gets to come see me and more importantly that she gets to know my Heavenly Father!
Here is Lily, me and Julie! Lily and Julie were both 15, so they are no longer available to adopt! *frown* However, with Mandy's help I plan to stay in contact with them and hopefully encourage them! Who knows one day they may just be with me on golden streets! *SMILE*
When we went to the beach, it was very cold. So I was among the ones who played in the sand instead of the water! *grin* Lily, along with some other translators taught us how to play Chinese hopscotch! It was quite challenging! This is my roommate and newest friend, Ashley!
We were never underfed! This is the table at breakfast time! We had the same dishes give or take one or two every morning. I had no problems with the food! Although, breakfast was harder than the others. I stuck with the hard boiled eggs (and the cereal bars I brought!).
These next few pictures are of some of the cuties that could be yours! I don't remember all their names, but I could very easily find all the info you need should you feel led to bring one home! This one was so sweet! I have a sweet video of him giggling with his American buddy, Amanda!
Who can resist this sweet, mischievous smile?!? *grin* Another sweet boy!
This my friends is Tom! Talk about sweet and SMART! I'm not sure he will be available long. His American buddy, Rai is advocating for him for sure! He melted her heart!
Okay, so maybe I have a bit of a mischievousness streak in me too! This is my buddy, Jack, from week two after I gave him a piece of candy... a warhead that is! *giggle* He finished it! 
ATTENTION: Cuteness alert!!! This is my other buddy from week two, Tim. He IS available for adoption! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this sweet boy. He rarely stopped smiling and was SO brave! I'm really praying that someone I know is called to be his forever family! 
Family group picture from week two. Tim, me, Jack, and Danyang (my translator). Danyang is studying at University of Iowa, so hopefully she will be visiting at Christmas time this year! 
Saying good-bye was hard just as expected! I love this picture. Reminds me that even the toughest kids who seem to not want to be at camp, really do enjoy it and make connections with you! Praying for Jack and his situation...his mom is unable to care for him, but alive so he is not available for adoption. Would love to share more details if you've made it this far and are still interested! *smile* If you are local and interested in finding out more about adoption, we will be having a meeting on Wednesday night. I'll get you details if you contact me!
Continue to join me in prayer for these kids! I'm praying and saving for next summer already!!!
Thank you for your pictures! I saw Chelsea's and Eric's and oh my! I have already found 10 I would like to call my own! You did a wonderful thing and your translators and kids were blessed by your presence I am sure!
ReplyDeleteI know that blogging and showing pictures can not make up for the trip you had but, thank you. Thank you for sharing your love of Jesus with these little ones, your sweet self and sharing with us.
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