Life here

This is Jenny. Her English is very good! She's probably the best speaker of all the kids here at NCCC.

(Zhang Meng Lin, 14 yrs old. 9'th grade.)

Life here is going well! I have totally fallen in love with the children here, and most of them seem to like me too! The girls like me to sleep in their rooms, and I have for the past four nights! I like being with them, and it's important to spend as much time with them as I can. The beds here are pretty hard, but I've pretty much gotten used to them. I like it here; it seems that everyone is warm, friendly, and welcoming. I'm making friends with some of the locals. I really like talking with the lady who watches the school gate. She is nice and always asks me to sit down and visit. The English teachers at the local school are great. They come visit me sometimes and invite me to go for walks with them. They have invited me to join their dance class. I don't think I'll be learning how to dance, but it is really nice of them to include me.

Seashore, Noah, Xiao Yin

We three have become good friends. Seashore gave us necklaces that match, so we are now, officially, “一家人” (one family)! I really like these two kids.

(Zhao Feng Long, 17 yrs old. 6'th grade. Zeng Ling Ling, 17 yrs old. College Freshman)

Some Big Girl Pics

I Love her shirt! She didn't know what it ment, and after I explained that it supported the U.S. Army, she didn't want to weat it anymore, lol! The other girls say that this color is ugly, so nobody wants to wear this shirt now! Liang An Hua, 15 yrs. old, 9'th grade

These two left our center yesterday. They are going to college! I will miss them. Zhang Hai Yu, in the orange shirt, asked me lots of questions about important things before she left. I sent a Gospel of John with her.

Zeng Ling Ling, 17 yrs. Zhang Hai Yu, 20 yrs.

Our Mini-Contortionist

Xiao Bing (6 yrs. old) is a wonderful, clever, talented young girl with the sweetest smile. She came skipping into our center last week and brought a fresh, new glow to NCCC. She loves to dance and sing, and she is a really wonderful dancer! She has been to dance school and learned a lot there. She's a mini contortionist! She will dance for us sometimes; we all enjoy watching her. She likes to be with people, and whoever she picks to hang out with feels honored. Her smile is so precious. She is one hundred percent cuteness!

I played with her a little bit this morning. I told her not to move while I balanced toys on her side as she lay down. She didn't move, but fell fast asleep! So sweet!

Xiao Bing really needs a lot of love. Her father drowned himself in a river after a fight with his wife, and Xiao Bing's mother and step father do not want her. Her grandfather has been taking care of her, and it's obvious that he cares about her. He lives near our center and has come to visit Xiao Bing every few days.

Please be praying for little Xiao Bing. She needs so much love, and the only love that can last for her whole life is that which comes down from above! She is a precious little bundle of joy! I don't understand why a mother would do what her mother has done...but there are many, many stories just like Xiao Bing's. It hurts so much! I want to hlep these children, but how? I remember what a good friend told me before I left home to come here: "Love never fails!"

Thanks for all your prayers! They are needed and appreciated!