All things through Christ

Friday, February 24, 2017

Would you donate $1 to raise funds for this dog's medical needs?

Well, would you? Not that it makes much difference. I don't know who this dog is, where he lives, if he has medical needs, or if he is even a he. But now that I have you here, I'd like to talk about something a little more important. Don't leave just yet, it gets pretty good!

My younger sister Caeley has decided to go on a 2 1/2 month mission trip to China this summer. She will be spending one month as an intern at the foster home that our older sister works at. The children there are very close to all of us, including Thomas, for he spent 2 years living with many of them. I myself have met several of the kids, and I would bring so many of them home if I could. After her month at Shepherd's Field, Caels will be spending a month or so near her other big sister, working at the camp that have captivated so many of us. There she will not only be connecting with bunches of kiddos that need her love, but also many college-aged young translators, who need to hear of God's love. In this way she can help not one, but two generations, with the Love of God.

Here comes the kicker: Caels feels this is the Lord's desire for her life this summer, and she has been working her tail feathers off to earn the money needed for this trip. See, mission trips are expensive. Not only are there plane tickets, train tickets, cab money, visa fees, and money for food, there is a fee to volunteer at each place she is going. There is also money needed for supplies and emergencies. So, she works, often 6 or 7 days a week. I so wish I could help support her, but as a recovering student, I'm often being supported myself, by friends and family. That is why I am asking you to help her out.

Before you make up your mind, remember this, you clicked on this link to read more about some dog you've never seen before. I would never ask anyone to give money outside the will of God. All I ask is that you ask Him if this is a cause He is asking you to help.

Thank you for reading this far. If you are feeling lead to help out, you can use PayPal, as Friends and Family, caeleyhepworth@yahoo.com or you can send it to the house, 3139 Bookham Cir, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Friday, January 31, 2014

My buddy Kai!

          Imagine with me for a moment. You are approached by a young man, he wants to show you a magic trick, you eagerly watch. The young magician produces his prop, a name tag on a lanyard. He bids you to watch him closely, as he slowly and with much care, winds the lanyard around the name tag. He tells you to wait, as he lifts the hem of his long t-shirt, and makes the lanyard disappear! He triumphantly shows you his empty hands! But wait, the trick isn't done. You wait once more. The magician fantastically reaches down, and once again has prop. You appropriately applaud, his trick has amazed you.
          Think you can see the trick? Perhaps I should introduce the magician. His name is Kai, he is between 11 and 13 years old, and he is an orphan in China, and the entire trick was done without a word, since he can't speak English. His name-tag 'magically' disappeared because he tucked it into his pocket, and simply had to remove it to make it reappear. On another occasion he simply threw his prop over his shoulder to make it disappear. Yet the applause is deserved. Not because the trick is amazing, but because Kai is.
        Kai was a camper at BMH camp this summer and I had the privilege of meeting him. But this is not the first I had heard of him. Several years ago, he stole my sister's heart, when he was the first kid to call her Mama. He was sweet then, and he is sweet now. Through my two weeks in China, Kai was the only child that called me JieJie (or Big Sister) and he did so often. He called to me one day, just to tell me he loved me. He would often come over to greet me, or give me a hug. His laugh is terrific! He has an incredible imagination. He could often be found playing spy, talking into his (non-existent) watch or his imaginary friends. But he also loved to play with others, playing all the rough and tumble games boys like to play. I wasn't the only one smitten by this kid, most everyone was in love him.
          Kai is listed as having a 'low IQ' but the meaning of that can be wide, varied, and not very accurate. It's hard to gauge his learning capacity, he has had little to no schooling, but he is not stupid. He is able to comprehend, understand, and respond.
          All in all, Kai is a lovable child, in desperate need of a family. He deserves a family. And somewhere, there is a family that deserves him. Do you know that family? Are you that family? Will you help me find that family?

How can you not love this face!

This is Kai with his camp family, he is all the way on the left.

I have more pictures and videos that I will upload soon.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Meet Jianna!!!

This beauty is named Jianna and she is 11 years old. I had the privilege of meeting her and spending 5 days with her, this summer.

She is a sweet girl with a ready, giant smile. She was usually in a good mood. She impressed me more every day I knew her. She was pretty awesome at puzzles, even separating multiple puzzle's pieces. Her colouring skills were imaginative and yet neat. I knew she could write her name in both pinyin and characters, but it wasn't for several days I knew how much she could write. She wrote me a letter in pinyin and was then going to read it to me. She's quite a smart little chick!
Boy could she sing! She loved singing all the camp songs, complete with actions. She also enjoyed showing off her singing ability with a more traditional song.
On our last night together, I gave a her a little stuffed dog. I told her it was hers to take care of, she had to make sure it slept, it was fed, and that it was loved. She set it beside her in the bed and tucked it in under the covers. It was so cute.

Her special need is Cerebral Palsy. But what she does despite her disability, is quite amazing. She doesn't need help with most daily tasks. She walks on her own, brushes her hair and teeth, dresses, puts on her shoes, eats on her own. And she wants to do it on her own. Her hands might not work the way she wants them to, she gets her deed done. She doesn't get frustrated. She doesn't get upset that it's not easy. She just keeps on smiling.

And oh what a smile. Her face would melt when you told her you loved her. She was often happy and usually content.
This sweet young girl needs a family. Every child deserves to know the love of a Dad and Mom, the stability of a home. Do you know a family that is missing a piece? A family that has a Jianna sized hole? Will you help me find Jianna a family?