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Monday
Jul262010

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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Monday
Jul192010

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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Monday
Jul122010

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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Friday
Jul022010

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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Tuesday
Jun292010

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs is impressed!

Last week I told you about being grateful for several things that happened, but there was no space to tell you about one more thing – actually one person for whom I am extremely grateful. Mrs Carrie Yau Tsang Ka-lai, one of Hong Kong’s most outstanding Permanent Secretaries, has encouraged and mentored me over several decades (initially as a CA Board member) and recently came with me to Qinghai.  She travelled for many bone-jarring hours to get to our projects without complaint!

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