Phillip Hayden Foundation - February 21, 2009

Today we had a wonderful day visiting with our sponsored children here at Shepherd's Field. We had just recently sponsored 3 new children because our others were all adopted last year! Each of the kids had chosen the child they wanted to sponsor. Rachel had chosen a 15 year old sweet girl named Ling Ling. She had a ready smile on her face and wanted Rachel to color with her. They layed on the floor coloring and talking to each other even though they did not understand each other. Nate is pictured with his sponsored brother named Fred. Fred is approx. 6 months old and was born with cleft lip and palate. There were four babies in Fred's room and Nate wanted to bring them all home. Zack is pictured with Jerak Robbins. He is quite the character. He likes to pose for the camera and show off his karate chop action. Many of these children still need monthly sponsors. Go to www.chinaorphans.org to sponsor one of these children or any of the others on the website.

We have had an amazing time here at the Philip Hayden Foundation/Shepherd's Field and can't wait to return. The children are such a blessing to us and a good reminder in humility. Tomorrow (Sunday) we leave early for Changsha and Gracie on Monday!