Yup, I’m Wrecked….

So I was sitting here looking over the faces.
Each with a little blurb written about them.
Most faces with a smile.
Some looking a bit scared.
Others laughing till their eyes are squinting shut.
And suddenly I spot her.
I gasp!
I know that face!!
I can’t believe it!!
I would know her anywhere.
She’s been waiting since we were pursuing Jubilee. 
Yes it’s her!! 
Still waiting.
Alone.
Oh friends, could it be her turn yet?
She’s part of the Winter Hosting Program that 
Chinese Children Adoption International 
is having.
Her and about a dozen others.
Could you open your home just for four weeks over Christmas?
It would change the life of an orphan forever!
And yes, it would change every life they come in contact with forever too. 
She’s known as Qing.  And she reminds me so much of our Jubilee Promise.
The write-up about Qing says this:

Ten years turning eleven in the fall. She is a precious, darling girl. She does have delays but she’s really special and the right family would be incredibly blessed by her. She watched every single thing we did with such interest. She asked to sing us a song, at which point she sang us the sweetest song about mothers. Our translator was wrecked and began crying. She’s got such a tender heart that when she saw the translator crying, she started to cry. I sat her in my lap to finish the interview. She likes bananas and apples and likes to play with dolls. When I asked her what makes her most happy, it’s having dinner with her foster mom. She could count, copy shapes, knew her colors and could balance on both feet and jump off the floor with both feet. Her head is a bit misshaped. Precious, darling girl.   To listen to her precious song,
click here.


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Then there’s 

Fu.
Yup, he’s wheelchair bound
{but does use a walker}.
Here’s what it says about him:
Nine years old. Wonderful! Wheelchair bound, can walk some with a walker. Incredibly caring and compassionate. His interview required that he and 2 other children be in the same room. The other two children were very delayed. He tried so very hard to assist me because he knew them well. One child was his roommate and that child wasn’t able to answer many questions. But, Fu told me what the child liked/disliked. So attentive during their interviews, wanting to help. Likes to color, draw and would rather stay inside. Can recite poems and recited one for me. If given 3 wishes, wanted 1) happiness for his friends 2) to give others a wish 3) nothing for himself. Could count to 100, knew his full name & colors. Seemed to have confidence in himself. Because he is mostly wheelchair bound, a host family will need to have someone with upper body strength to assist.  Able to take care of himself, such as eating and bathing.
Fu’s write-up reminds me of my Nehemiah – always looking out for others.  
Just needing someone to say, “Come be my son.  I need you.”  We do wheelchairs at our home.  
Not a biggie.  In fact, there are even perks!  We get the spots closest to the doors, right?  Last minute Christmas shopping with Fu would make life so easy – you can park right near the door – See!!
Could you be Fu’s host family this Christmas?  The family who says, “We are going to change
Fu’s future.  We will advocate for a family for him while he is here with us.  He will no longer
be a face on a web site, he will be known by our family and friends.  He will hear about Jesus.
He will be told about how much God loves him.  He will be loved.  And he will forever remember
the Christmas of 2014.”    And perhaps in all of that lovin’ a family will come forward from 
right around you for Fu.  
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Or how about 
Zhi?

 Seven years old turning 8 this fall. SN is Downs Syndrome. 
She made eye contact but is basically non-verbal. 
She likes to dance and shared with us some of her choreographed 
moves by following along to her teacher with some music.
Here’s a link to Zhi dancing.  
[Dare ya’ to watch.] 
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Could you open your heart
and home for just four weeks 
this Christmas?

For a full picture listing, click here… 
If you are interested in changing the life of 
some precious orphans forever, 
by serving for FOUR weeks this winter,
please email

7 thoughts on “Yup, I’m Wrecked….

  1. Thank you so much for highlighting these host kids! Hosting older special needs kids is a life changer for everyone involved. We are in the process of adopting a 13 year old w/spina bifida that was one of this summer's host kids. Hosting was an incredible opportunity for the whole family (especially the kids!!) to really live the love of the gospel. Anyone thinking about it should GO FOR IT!

    1. Thank you Megan for speaking up!! The world is never the same when an orphan is hosted. You are right on point! And praise the Lord for your tender open hearts – may God's richest blessings be poured out on your family and your new treasure coming!!

    1. Not sure why you are assuming that, but I am pretty sure that any state in the United States can host. The agency has to have a headquarters…which happens to be in Colorado, but as I looked at the list, it looked like a gianormous list. However, I did not personally check which ones were on the list. Inquire. Betcha you can!

  2. Linny, I have followed your blog for years. You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for highlighting those sweet treasures on your page. Thanks to you and your willingness to walk in obedience and advocate for these kids we are officially hosting Fu in Montana!! This is our first time hosting. Please remember our family in your prayers as we embark on this new journey. Thanks for being his hands and feet!

    1. What joyous and tearful news to wake up to here in Uganda!! I am overjoyed that Fu will have a family for this Christmas season…Yippee Jesus!! If I didn't live so doggone far from Montana I would pop in and meet Mr. Fu and hug all your necks! I will be praying…Seriously, tears now streaming. Thank YOU for being obedient!! xo

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