Many of you know that our relationship with the orphanage has continued to develop and grow over the past year. Each time we visit, we never know what to expect. We usually go in knowing that we will have 15 minutes max, we won’t be allowed to take pictures, and we may not be able to see any kids or elderly. The potty-chair delivery visit was very successful because the manager asked us to stay for a meal and spend a little longer with the workers. Each time we visit, we ask her what the upcoming needs are, and she said they need clothing for 30 elderly.
When the 10-day team and our shepherd and his family came to our town, we took them to the orphanage to deliver clothing for 30 elderly in addition to awesome gifts and items they donated from back home in the states. The manager was extremely thankful and allowed us to stay longer than we ever have before. She was overjoyed to meet the team who represents the people back home that have continued to help us supply their needs over the last year. Some of the kids and elderly were outside in the courtyard and the team was able to spend time with them. She even allowed for pictures!! We were blown away by the progress this visit has provided and we continue to look forward to the next visit! Father is opening doors for His love to be poured out to those in need.
After we left the orphanage, we went to a local Yi village to meet our sister’s family and share a meal in their home. This was everyone’s (including our) first time to visit this particular village. The sister’s family does not know that she is a family member. Her family participates in ancestral worship and she is the only one in her family who trusts in the Son. While in the village, she shared with us her deepest fears about what will happen when she is responsible for burying her parents when they pass, as she is the oldest sibling in her family. We ask specifically that Father will give her an overwhelming sense of boldness that as she has committed to be a follower of the Son, that she will have the confidence from the HS to share with her family.