When I went to China in July 2005 it completely changed my life. I remember stepping off the plane in Fuzuoh and wanting to go back home immediately! It was hot, it smelled bad, and I hadn't slept in 21 hrs. When we finally made it to the hotel, I spent alot of time asking God why He brought me here. It was a long first night. The next day I met my students and I knew why I was there...to share the love of Christ with them. It was so easy to love each one of them and I loved being there teacher. Each child was so special to me. One of my favorite times of the day was at 6:45 am. I would go up to my class room and sit in the desks of each student and just pray for them. I felt like I had developed such a close bond with each of them. I was not able to openly speak about my relationship with Christ and because of that I realized what it meant to share Jesus with your life. I didn't have my words, but I did have my actions. I miss those kids so much and I pray that I'll be able to see them again one day.
Living Hope orphanage was such an awesome experience. As soon as I walked in the door I knew that God had given me such a special love for these kids. I spent hours playing, coloring, singing, dancing, and hugging these kids. All they wanted was someone to love them. Ever since then I've known that adoption was defnitely something that I would do and hopefully God would give me the opportunity to open my own orphanage. I'm so thankful that God gives us opportunities to serve Him even though He doesn't need us.
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