The work begins!!

Today we began working at one of the orphanages in Guangxi. We received a warm, family type welcome by the assistant director and several staff who quickly told us that they had many children waiting for us. They were not kidding. We entered the room to find babies on the center mat, babies being held, bigger children all around. I quickly sat down and got to work. Each and every baby and child was so precious. Four hours of collaboration, treatment planning, idea generation and playing went by sooooo quickly. We were asked if there will be any more time to see more children before heading off to see XiuLi in another city, and getting to other orphanages. This after tomorrow, where all but 4 orphanages in Guangxi will be coming to the presentations on kids with special needs. I love the care and concern for children which is so evident with the administrators of this orphanage. Each and every child has a story. Each and every child has the desire to be loved. Each and every child stole my heart.