So Happy!

It's Pam again. I know you just want to hear from Lauren or Kevin but they are still having internet issues and can't send me any emails or pictures. Lauren just called me this morning after a full day at the orphanage and that girl sounds so tired and happy! She is LOVING every minute. She told me so many things about all the kids that would probably bore you all since you don't know them but it sounds like the volunteer efforts put in place last year have really had some positive effects on the children's socialization and development. Miss Diva Jing is holding hands with the little boys and helping some. Although, she did tried to take something from Dong Dong (maybe 10 with autism) and while last year this probably would have produced brooding and maybe hitting, this time he gave her a major tongue lashing and Jing got out of there fast. Lauren and Kevin said it was so funny. Lauren brought out the nose/mustache/glasses and the little boys thought it was hysterical! They have good pictures, which we can't see :(. She said little Wai Wai is her shadow. He is the toddler with clubbed hands that she connected so emotionally with last year. He is much happier this year and giggles all the time. Today, one of the nannies called over one of the older autistic boys for some food and tiny Wai Wai went over, took the boy's hand with his own crooked little hand, helped him up and led him to the table. So sweet! It's amazing that without much encouragement, these children really have banded together and try to help each other. I know we have a sinful nature that influences us all but we are also made in the image of God and that's really what is so evident with these precious children. Hopefully tomorrow I will have pictures!