Merciful Acts of Sacrifice!

My breath has been taken away as I encountered joyful servants of the Lord!  The men, women and children of Mother's Choice Childcare Home have the aroma of Jesus about them and when you look into their eyes that's exactly who you see, Jesus.  The picture I can paint of these servants and their acts of kindness to children with special needs is this:

Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.  Ps 133:1

That's exactly what we have been experiencing since July 18th when we walked into MC to meet our Peter for the very first time.  They were all so very excited for him and for us.  As we walked by each care giver or volunteer they thanked us for giving Peter a home, asked us questions and then encouraged us about our son very specifically.  We went on a field trip with about 12 little DS children and it was a flawless operation.  No arguing or complaining among the staff, just team work and other's focus.  The children are well loved.  Our Peter loves them very much.  He knew us and waved to us as we met him in a private room with our SW Christine and a personal care giver of Peter's.  They really wanted our first visit to be very successful and so they lovingly guided our first visit and by the end of our time, Peter was warming up to us. 

All the Therapists met with us and told us about Peter.  They were professional and very warm, thoroughly explaining each therapy with joy and excellence.  Thom and I will never forget the details of Peter's care because of the proficient way it was brought to us.

Tomorrow Peter will move off the ward forever and will have a special ceremony commemorating the event.  We will walk to each area of MC and say good-bye to every room.  Then we will leave with a suitcase full of Peter's things and a heart full of praise to God for his kindness to one little orphan boy and all his friends.  Peter has been dearly loved and studied.  They know him, and after being around these new found heroes, we know Peter a little bit better too.  They have encouraged us that we are just what Peter needs, a Daddy and a Mommy that love him.  And, because of the love they have shown him, Peter will be able to love again.  I have said over and over again to Thommy and Christine,

"I want to earn one of the smiles and receive the warm greetings that Peter gives to these wonderful folks!  Then we'll know that he has fallen in love with us."

Thank you all for your prayers and support of us.  We have been blessed more than we could have thought or imagined while here in Hong Kong.