A Hand Held, A Cheek Rubbed, a Belly Fed!!

What a great day loving on the kids at the IS! They were all so very sweet. We held some, kissed some, and were able to stay and help feed them lunch. We followed up with orphanage director regarding some of the children we saw last year. I am so happy to report that one of the little girls we prayed for and loved on last year, the sweet girl that was missing an arm and had a few other special needs. She has gone home with her mommy!
It is very uncommon for a parent to come back for a child especially for a child with such significant needs. This news warmed my heart!
We also saw many of the other boys with CP. They have all grown and seem to be doing well. They are actively using the chairs/walkers that your donations built for them. It is great to see a difference being made in these precious lives.

So by 4:30, our little team, including myself, were all falling asleep in the car. 13 hour time difference is a killer. We just got in at 8 pm and are preparing for our visit to Father Carlos place tomorrow.

We have backpacks, school supplies, thermals, socks, and underwear for all of his orphan boys. It is a privilege to come along side Father Carlo in providing some basic needs as he does an amazing job preparing these boys with a strong education and trade skills.

Many of you have asked for our schedule. Here is the tentative schedule for our week:
Tuesday: visit with Father Carlos orphans/ trade school/ visit with developmental center staff.
Wednesday: visit vulnerable families in Ger district/distributing large bags of flour, rice, and coal for heat. Children are abandoned in Mongolia especially in the harsh winter months due to inability to heat their Ger and inability to provide basic nutrition. This food and coal will help these families with special needs children stay together this winter. One family has a little girl with down syndrome, many of you may remember her smiling face from last year.....I can't wait to see her again!!
Thursday: visit with 150 orphans ages 7-16 years old/holiday celebration with 25+ street kids in the afternoon
Friday: Children's place holiday party/backpack distribution for 25 children
Saturday: Morning: visit big house orphanage/backpack distribution for 25 children/ Afternoon: No 58 orphanage/gift distribution for ~76 kids

Thanks for praying!
Stacy, Joanie, Kim and boys