Before we left Shenyang we visited the Lei Fong Memorial as guests of Mr. Shao and Mrs. Zhu. We were treated as royalty. Lei Fong was a hero of the early "New China" who exemplified service to others. We were given a special tour by the Museum director and signed a book about our visit with a note that Natalie prepared. This notes is going to be displayed for all to see - How cool!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
July 19th - Leaving the Orphanage
July 19th - A special gift
This is a picture of Cindy and she is holding a special gift that was given to her. Alison has had this chinese/english bible for about 4 years. We asked persmission of Mrs. Zhou if we could leave some bibles with the orphanage - and she said yes!! Praise God!!! This bible was given to Cindy and asked that she read it and read it to the other kids. We also left a couple of other bibles and gave Maggie our guide a bible, which she was very excited about. Praise God - his word is alive and well in China!!!
July 19th - Saying goodbye
It was time to say goodbye. It was hardest with the older girls, on everyone involved. The girls were really sweet and a lot of the team members developed strong relationships with them. I know personally for myself, it has given me a new understanding of these older girls in China and a perspective that I never had before. I know in discussions afterwards most of the team members are trying to determine what we can do about these older kids. Stay tuned
July 19th - Birthday Party
July 19th Final Day - A feast and Making Dumplings
We were treated and honored by the nannies and the leadership of the orphanage with a feast. On thursday for lunch, they taught us how to make authentic dumplings - yum and also provided a feast of the best corn I've had in a long time, dumplings, chicken on a stick, pork beef and these deep fried rolls with a vanilla butter that was out of this world. Yummmy!
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