Happy Chinese New Year!

In honor of this festive occasion I invited one of our adoptive Mothers - Kathy Goedeken to share how she and her son Evan celebrated Chinese New Year in the US. Enjoy!

The Lunar New Year is a holiday that I added to my calendar when I decided to adopt a child from China. During the first two years when I was waiting to meet my child, I attended Lunar New Year celebrations with other American families who adopted children from China. I enjoyed talking with parents and seeing all of the beautiful little girls in their fancy Chinese silk dresses. It renewed my faith that I would also one day become a parent.

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A Masterpiece in Xining

Last week I told you I’d share a letter written by one of the KGV students following their visit to our Children’s Home in Xining with the Vice-Principal, Arnett Edwards.  Hsu Wei Chang has the makings of a born writer, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading her letter.

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A Birthday Gift Multiplied!

Christian Action Arnett Edwards 50th Birthday

Arnett Edwards, Vice-Principal of King George V (KGV) School, didn’t want birthday gifts. Instead, he wanted his 50th Birthday celebrations to be a gift from him! So he asked his friends to make donations before having a boat party and he also placed a donation box at KGV. A total of HK$15,000 was raised from friends and students, all of which Arnett has donated to our Xining Children’s Home. But his gift wasn’t just the money.

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The Door-way to Success!

When we say Happy New Year, it’s tempting to think that the accomplishment of some great success in the year ahead will bring us happiness. But real success is when some small things we do results in bringing change and happiness in someone’s life.

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Looking Back and Looking Forward!

A year ago I wrote to you about Douge, the 14-year-old Tibetan girl who had a brain tumour which was life threatening and required immediate surgery. You responded so generously and prayerfully; the medical team was so caring and dedicated, and the end result was that Douge's surgery was completely successful. It was certainly a happy new year 2010 for Douge and for us as we rejoiced at her amazing recovery!

So once again I send you all my best wishes for a New Year filled with praise as together we move ahead with accomplishing all that God gives us to do in 2011.

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