Our little “Pink Dragon” is one and a half today. Five months since “Gotcha Day” and counting…the time has just flown by. We are so thankful for her and this day we hold her especially close, and reflect on the struggles currently being endured by the people of China.
As we write this, there are literally hundreds of thousands of survival stories unfolding in Southeastern China. Our hearts are breaking for those with no voice, the many orphans, those who have just found themselves orphaned, and especially those who have lost children. After visiting an orphanage and witnessing the mediocre conditions that exist in “normal” times, we can’t imagine the state of things for those little souls this day. Our thoughts are also with those caregivers who must be struggling to put their own families’ lives back together, as well as dealing with the needs of the orphans.
Our adoption agency is also a non-profit charity and we have included the text from an e-mail we received from them yesterday. They have set up a fund to help with basic supplies for those orphanages in dire need. From what we have read and seen, the Chinese government is doing all it can to help the people in Sichuan. But today China did something that is not typically in their nature…they asked for help from the outside.
“Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan Province has resulted in the tragic death of at least 15,000 people and the collapse and damage of more than 4.5 million buildings and houses. In response, Chinese Children Charities/CCAI has established Earthquake Relief Fund (ERF) to help orphanages purchase tents, food, diapers, medicine, clothes, and post-quake building repairs and construction. Chinese Children Charities is a 501©3charitable organization. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution will go to help the orphans in China. Please go to www.chinesechildren.org to make an on-line contribution, or mail your donation check to Chinese Children Charities, earmarked “ERF”
Thanks for your support!
2 comments:
It is unbelievable, the amount of love we have and feel for our children. Whatever their age, parents still feel the love. Enjoy the happiness you have with your "pink dragon."
(I have an old wives tale for you. We were told to take the measurement of a girl child at age 18 months and double it to find out what her height will be. A boy is to be measured at 24 months to determine his height.)
I too have been following the crisis of the people of Sichuan and my heart goes out to them.
Love to you and my "third cousin"
from Nana's cousin, Joan in Revelstoke Canada
I can't wait to meet her.. I can't believe I still haven't.. I am so happy for you guys!!
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