Becky visited the local government hospital store to purchase the 7 potty-chairs donated by a Sunday school class from our community back home. Because of the amount we spent, we were given a large bag of rice and a stainless steel rice cooker for free! Becky gave the rice and rice cooker to Auntie, the sweet Yi woman who opens her home to us for a meal each time we visit the orphanage/village. Tears were streaming down her smiling face. She was beyond grateful to receive such a gift. We had such a special conversation in her home during lunch. She asked Becky to be her ‘American daughter’ and of course Becky said YES! Both of them shared happy tears and “I love you’s” in their local language. It was such a moving and unforgettable moment. Chris made them some homemade chocolate chip muffins and the men from the village could not get enough of them! They were such a big hit!
The actual visit to the orphanage was the most successful one yet. We unloaded a friend’s van to give them all 7 potty-chairs. They were blown away and amazed that we pulled off their request! For the first time since we began visiting them, they asked us to stay for lunch and spend the afternoon with them. It was really an extension of the olive branch from them to show their growing trust in us, and we know without a doubt that the spirit is moving. We asked them what their next upcoming needs were. They said they would like to have new clothes for all 29 disabled elderly, newborn baby powdered formula, and diapers for the disabled pre-adolescent children. Wow! What a testament to the fact that He is GREATER than we could ever imagine when He gives us a challenge and then provides! A great and wise speaker back home would always end every pryer with the congregation saying “…. and all G’s people said ‘MORE THAN!” He certainly doesn’t leave us hanging out to dry. We are looking forward to our upcoming visit next month!