Mar 30, 2020
Can you imagine how tired someone with over 60 years of age would be, after 24 years of providing care for as many as 33 special needs orphans in her 3-bedroom apartment? Wow, I know that is a lot to take in, but that is the case for our friend who leads the special...
Nov 8, 2016
Friends are a good thing to have! Anytime and anyplace, having friends you can count on is a wonderful feeling. Who knows, they may even help you from time to time — that is what my airport buddy does in China. Over the years, I have had many interactions with...
Dec 3, 2015
At the special needs orphanage in China (supported by Global Partners in Life), there are several children that can go to school. The leader of the orphanage had told me on multiple occasions that transportation was an issue for the children. On days when it rained or...
Jul 22, 2014
The picture below shows one of my favorite little mom and pop stores selling drinks, cigarettes and snacks. As you enter the store, you will be impressed by the amount of merchandise that is displayed in a small amount of space. This building has a triangular shape,...
May 20, 2014
Green Thumbs In my recent post, Heaven on Earth, I mentioned how the gardeners on the university campus where I had the honor of teaching didn’t have many modern tools or vehicles to carry their tools. I was very impressed with how well these workers kept the...