We meet the kids in Changsha

It is truly amazing to see what ICC has done here in Changsha. To see the life in these kids - the hope, love and opportunity is incredible. They have given them life. We have been especially impressed by the local care givers and therapists. As we struggle to communicate verbally with them, there is no doubt in their love and commitment to the children.
We (the Hamms) met our sponsor daughter, Liu Mi, yesterday and spent some more time with her today. She is a total riot! So excited to see us! She proudly showed her the necklace she was making (they make serious jewerly - I know stores in Vancouver will want to carry it) and then she danced for us - some wonderful hula/bollywood mix. Her joy is contagious. And her downs syndrome hardly holds her back.
Also precious was to see the staff working with cerebral palsey children, giving them opportunity for art on a computer, gentle touch and massage, and the hard work of walking. 15 years ago these children would never have been given any hope, locked away to slowly die without love or touch.
Tomorrow we head to Hengyang - 2 hours south, to spend 4 days with kids in a newer project - kids who haven't been worked with as long - who need more love, touch and care - may God give us His hands and heart for them.