We hope all our supporters had a very special Christmas. We certainly had fun here. Our precious children enjoyed gifts from all over the world - beautiful thoughtful gifts, wrapped and sent with love. It was beyond wonderful for the children, and their faces were just the way children's faces should be at Christmastime - full of excitement and joy, with a little awe as well.
It was also a great demonstration to our neighbours - a tangible way for them to see that these children are worthy. Our kids are orphans, and they have illnesses or disability. In some people's eyes, that makes them undeserving and unimportant. It sounds crazy, but an outpouring of love from all over the world can help change those preconceptions. And as the preconceptions tumble down, hearts are opened to our completely gorgeous and lovable children.
And now - on to some Christmas pictures!!
Here are all the gang, with Santa Al. Alan had his Santa suit especially made. I wonder how many Santa suits for Englishman that tailor had ever made? We think it must have been a fun job for him. Of course, Al didn't need to have a fake Santa beard, because he looks the part already. And he has a huge heart and a great "Ho Ho Ho" - making him perfect for the role.
Here is the scene of happy chaos, with everybody opening their gifts. Think of your average family lounge room on Christmas day, with quite a few extra people! Love Little Swallow sitting there in the foreground, serenely wielding a hammer. She's ready for anything.
Here are Sarah and Angel looking intently at their new toys. Angel is on the lap of her beloved Daphne - these two have such a sweet relationship. Daphne is our cook and she loves all of the children very much, but she does have a special place in her heart for Miss Angel. And Angel knows it too!
Jesse's ayis are carefully helping him to explore his gifts. Can you see how he places his hand gently on the lap of the person he is playing with? That way he always knows that they are still beside him. He is such a lovely little boy. We are so hopeful that he will have a family soon - wouldn't that just be the best Christmas gift ever?
We have lots of Santa pictures to follow. Check back - we will get them up soon.
5 comments:
Such beautiful children...thanks for sharing these pictures. Merry, Merry Christmas. :-)
this is so beautiful..........
Jesse has really improved in these last few months, it seems.
love to all!!
Jon & family
these children really are special aren't they? And to think they were all dying when they came to the Butterfly Home!
Lyn
Merry Xmas to you both, have been thinking of u xxx
Hope Hannah's package from us arrived in time. The post office said that even with priority international mailed at the beginning of December, they couldn't confirm a delivery date into China. If it has not arrived yet, it should soon.
Merry Christmas to all of you and the children!
Nicole Walsh
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