Going to be a short update tonight, VERY tired and starting early in the morning.

We are finally heading to Lagi in the morning after spending the day in Ho Chi Minh. We visited a government ran orphanage that is here in the city which is the home for over 400 disabled children, and another 200 children that are brought in and picked up on a daily basis by their parents (somewhat like a daycare).

It is truly heartbreaking to see what extreme disabilities some of these children have. Your heart cannot help but to hurt as you look into their eyes and realize that they will never experience the joys of life that we did as children and that our children do. Things that we take for granted, like eating meals out, riding a bicycle, playing a game of soccer, swimming in the summertime, and especially the love that a parent/child relationship should bear. But, while looking into their faces and seeing the smiles that even the slightest touch can bring, I recall that in Ephesians chapter 2, His word tells us that we are His masterpiece. Yes, even these disabled children who will never walk, eat on their own, or even talk, are His masterpiece, and He loves them tons more then I could ever imagine.

It is amazing to see the pure joy that hugs, tickles, and running around being goofy can bring to children. It reminds me how important it is to take time for the little stuff, because I am so thankful that I had those times as a child and that I am able to provide some for my children (although probably not enough:)). These children don't get that on a regular basis and because of that, my heart goes out to them. I especially had an awesome time with a little boy named Nam. His smiles and laughter made my day, and I hope that our time together brightened his. It is times like these when I realize how I shouldn't be sweating the small stuff, and that I need to spend more quality time just laughing and playing with my own children, because there are definitely ones all around the world that can't enjoy that pleasure.

Please pray for our team as we head for Lagi tomorrow. Please pray that His love will flow through us out onto all those that we come in contact with and that we will rest in His presence during it all.

All for Him,
Kevin