Tuesday, 4/2/19 Today I am preparing to leave China. My mind is swirling with mixed emotions... I am forever grateful to the NCUSCR, The State Department, Saint Francis Ministries and my passionate, beautiful host Veronica. A huge thank you to each NGO who took time to meet with me throughout my visit. I felt warmly … Continue reading Headed back to Kansas
The Great Wall & Forbidden City
Monday, 4/2/19 We drove about an hour to reach a part of the wall where we could be tourists. Most of the areas for tourists have been rebuilt, but the terrain was still steep, with various heights in steps and inclines. This was another effortlessly fun day, our group gets along seamlessly and we laughed, … Continue reading The Great Wall & Forbidden City
Farewell Kunming…
Sunday, 3/31/19 This morning I finished packing my suitcase and carry-on, ate a quick breakfast and met David and Marion in the lobby of the hotel where we had spent the last incredible week. We caught a taxi to the airport and said farewell to Kunming. Each of us felt sad leaving, and during the … Continue reading Farewell Kunming…
My amazing host & our final day
Saturday 3/31/19 Today is my last day in Kunming. I am feeling nostalgic already. Veronica and I spent a long breakfast together, and planned to spend the day outside enjoying local temples and nature. The weather was once again, perfect. We settled on going to the Golden Temple first. This was a long drive up … Continue reading My amazing host & our final day
Visiting DeLe Children’s home
Friday, 3/29/19 What a relaxing and refreshing morning! Kunming is living up to it's name as Eternal Spring- it's 70 degrees again, the sun is shining and there's a cool breeze. Since Veronica and I spent most of this past Sunday afternoon speaking with Edith from World Vision, we had this morning free. We shared … Continue reading Visiting DeLe Children’s home
An Unfortunate Illness
Unfortunately, I woke up in the middle of Wednesday night very sick. I was up and down all night and through the afternoon. I'll spare you the details. Marion and David, my two fellow friends, were off to their site visits, and had asked the hotel staff to check on me. I didn't hear anyone … Continue reading An Unfortunate Illness
Social Work Service Center & Jiaxin Group Home
Wednesday, 3/27/2019 Margot accompanied Veronica and I to our next visit at Kunming Xishan District Quan Yuan Social Work Service Center, where Veronica arranged for us to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Ni. Mrs. Ni is the Director of the Center. We again found ourselves questioning if we were in the right place, but shortly … Continue reading Social Work Service Center & Jiaxin Group Home
Sowers Action NGO Visit
Tuesday, 3/26/19 Sowers action - est. 1992a Hong Kong non-profit Website: https://www.sowers.hk/?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.SowersAction/ The name “Sowers Action” refers to seedlings (students) which are nurtured in gardens (schools) with the efforts of Sowers’ participants. Veronica picked me up in our continued and designated meeting spot, the right corner by the hotel. This was simple enough, … Continue reading Sowers Action NGO Visit
CEDAR Fund Site Visit
Monday, 3/25/19 CEDAR Fund - Kunming, China. Est. 1991. Hong Kong NGO Website: https://cedarfundeng.wordpress.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedarfund/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarfund/ After a quick breakfast, Margot and I successfully found Veronica, who quickly pulled up in a "DiDi" car (China's popular ride share app.) on a corner, in front of our hotel. The sun was already shining, and the … Continue reading CEDAR Fund Site Visit
Tea, World Vision & Flying Tigers
Sunday: 3/24/19 Kunming Tea Museum World Vision - Meeting the wonderful Ms. Edith ChangLearning about the Flying Tigers This morning was gray, misty and windy and we were greeted by our hosts in the lobby armed with umbrellas. Margot, Marion, David and I each accompanied our prospective hosts across the street to visit a local … Continue reading Tea, World Vision & Flying Tigers
China - My Mission to Learn, Share & Grow 