Five years with P!

P is a ten year old boy who has been in our care for the past 5 years.  He was born with a cleft lip and palate and abandoned at the front door of a beer factory at one day of age.  P was in kindergarten when his orphanage asked if he might be able to join one of our foster families.

When P first arrived, his speech was a little bit unclear but now he speaks clearly and confidently.  He’s matured into a very smart and capable ten-year-old.  His foster parents say that he is helpful to his siblings and does his chores cheerfully without having to be reminded twice.  

P is doing very well in school and he loves to read.  

Of course, like any typical boy he has lots of energy to burn off… one of his favorite things is to go outside and run!

P has recently had the opportunity to begin an extracurricular program studying traditional Chinese medicine.   This innovative program was developed by a group who teach traditional Chinese medicine and are hoping to bring this knowledge to the next generation. P was selected among a small group of students at his orphanage to participate in the program.  

His teachers are impressed at how well he is able to grasp the concepts and recite the traditional texts. 

We are so grateful to all who support our work.  You make it possible for us to provide nurturing, family-based care to children like P.