I remember the feeling...

Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I was running around town on Krosley Morrison Adventure Day but you don't want to hear about that. You want to know how things are going in ChaoYang! I did talk to them yesterday and today. Yesterday, they had a good time at the orphanage even though the air conditioning is broken, there is construction happening on the elevator and the water has been out. The kids are loving the group and the group is definitely loving the kids! Kevin has been adopted by Miss Jing who can be a tad bit possessive but he got some good time with Chin Chin who is an older child with autism. He is so sweet and Kevin has enjoyed getting glimpses into his personality. Last night they went to Bible Study at the local church. Unfornuately, they didnt get to see the elderly people we had so much fun visiting last year but they met new people. Please pray that the church really catches God's passion for those orphans in their city. That's where the real power of change lies. Today, they took the kids to the amusement park. This a field trip that the orphanage director organizes. The amusement park is in a very nice walking park but the rides themselves look like they are left over from the 1950s...very rickety, a bit creepy and they all go in circles. Kevin got sick. Some of the kids love them and others cry because they are so overwhelmed by all the new stimulation. The director then takes everyone to KFC. It's the only American food in ChaoYang but it has been adapted some so it doesn't really taste like home. The kids, however, LOVED it. Lauren said she couldn't believe how much Wai Wai ate. Last year he could only eat the mashed potatoes, this year he ate all of it, including 3 packs of ketchup! After they took the kids back, the team went for a ceremony at the nursing school to award the students who have volunteered at the orphanage this year. Then everyone, including media, went back to the orphanage for play time and pictures. They kids were wiped out! The team is starting to feel the time crunch- only a day and a half left with the kids. Kevin said he could stay for another 2 or 3 weeks. They are both ready to be home but don't want to leave. I remember that feeling.