I have seen children go from weak to strong. I have helped children learn to sit up, scoot, and walk. I have waved goodbye to children as they left to join their forever families. I have lost Chase, whom I had the privilege to name. I have heard children whom we thought could not talk, speak. I have seen miracles happen.
When I came to New Day, I thought I would come for the benefit of the people here-- to love the children and maybe teach some English to the nannies. I did those things and more, but I have come to learn that the one who benefited the most from my time here was me. I will never forget the lessons I've learned and the wonderful people I met in China. Thank you, New Day! I'll be back as soon as I can :)
Just a few recent memories:
Signing off for now,
-Jess L., intern March-August 2010
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Thanks for pouring your life into these children. We were only there for a brief time in April when adopting Evan. I can only imagine how life changing it was for you! Once you step into their little slice of Heaven at New Day one can't help but be forever changed.
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wahhhhhhhhhh, bye Jess!!! I'm sure you will be missed muchly!! Thank you for giving up 6 months of your life to serve these hidden treasures :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post that capture how NDFH changes lives ... and not just for the orphan!
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Kim
Bye Jessica! It was a pleasure getting to meet you at New Day! I have a great picture of you holding one of the babies in our scrapbook! I will be praying for all the Lord has in store for you!!! You rock!!!
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