When a little thing means a LOT!

The devastation and heartbreak caused by an earthquake is something most of us will never experience, so this week I took our whole management team to see the movie Aftershock, because CA is involved in an earthquake-prone area.  The film about the 1976 Tang Shan earthquake was made in mainland China, and the collapsing buildings reminded me not only of the Yushu earthquake, but also of the block of flats that collapsed earlier this year in Hong Kong.  I think it’s ironic that sometimes we learn the best lessons in the midst of great devastation.

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The Chance To Dream

One of the wonderful things we learn from little children, especially children who have been born with physical challenges, is how amazingly quick they are to take hold of every opportunity they are given. They don’t feel sorry for themselves or lay blame on anyone; they just grab the offer of help and begin to live to their full potential.

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Tennis Champion Champions Orphans

Li Na, who is now ranked among the world’s top 10 tennis players, not only plays for China, she plays to win for those who have suffered the greatest loss. China’s newest orphans, the infants and children who lost their parents in the Yushu earthquake, will gain when China’s newest heroine wins.

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Service Awards from HK Government!

Day after day we serve those who desperately need help. Our reward comes when we see them gain hope and then move forward to begin fulfilling the potential to live fruitful lives that God has placed within us. Most of us don’t expect a pat on the back from anyone – we just get on and do the work of serving others!  So it comes as a surprise when you find that your service has not only been noticed, but has been awarded by the Government!

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An Important Question!

In last week's blog I mentioned that a medical team that had recently visited our Children's Homes in Qinghai. The BridgeLives Team provided training for our medical and care-giving staff as well as examinations for many of our children including several who have just come out from the Yushu earthquake area. We welcome one of the leaders of that team - Kerry Schottelkorb - to share some thoughts about the trip.

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