From Lois:

How does a first-timer like me even begin to describe this experience? I’ll start with WOW.

My time with the kids at Birla is something I will never forget, especially the two days at Do Son.
With one of the translators, I had the privilege of teaching two boys how to swim. Never could I have imagined that Father would use my old swimming experience for something like this. I befriended these boys- I don’t know their history, but I loved them instantly. That’s just how it is with these kids. Saying our goodbyes to them was very emotional. Now I understand why so many people come year after year.

Visiting the SS4 orphanage at Dam Long was new for all of us. It was fun to give these kids two days to forget their circumstances and just be kids.
Our evening at Ming’s mother’s farm was an unexpected morale boost for all of us. We were treated like royalty -it was a great time for our group to recharge and enjoy each other. It was a true Vietnamese party experience and we were blessed by her graciousness. We came here to share love with another culture, yet in so many ways we are seeing the love reflected right back to us.

Coming here has helped me better understand the intended purpose of these trips. The relationships formed here are obviously divine appointments, and I am honored to have been a part of it.

But when I get home, I do not intend to eat white rice and water spinach for a long, long time!

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