Pictures say 1000 words...

We have left Guangxi which is always so bittersweet. I love this part of China with all of my heart, and each time I go, another part of me stays. This time was no different. But, it is time to get back home, get the girls ready for school, and get back to work. The hands-on work for this trip is finished, with alot of needs to be met once we are home and do some brainstorming!

We've arrived safely in Hong Kong to make our trek back. I am hearing that we might fly into the path of Hurricane Earl, so am praying that it will not be the case!
Now that we are in Hong Kong, both blogger and facebook are accessible. I think photos can often say what words cannot. And so, here are some photos to help share the journey of Knowing Hope.

Here is our team:

Cindy, Katelyn, Lianna, and Lucy all with the amazing Matthew

And:


Felipe, Sebastian, Sofia, and Lisa also with the amazing Matthew

We came with ALOT of donations.



So much so that in Beijing we were stopped by the airlines and given a "pink slip". Luckily, the power of prayers helped and we did not have to pay any fee! We also needed two vehicles to get to where we needed to go from the airport, one for baggage and another for people!

All of it was well worth it as we started meeting kids on the next day.












Kids were both young and older, some with mild developmental delays and others with more complex needs.







We problem solved with caregivers


One little one will need more diagnostic information,
but we were able to provide her some soft orthotics
to support her ankles when she walks..










We met an amazing mother with her son who suffered cerebral palsy after a sudden, high fever. What a joy she is for those around her, especially her sweet son.

All too soon, the day was finished, with more work ahead :)