Beneficiary: Quang Nam Orphans and Handicapped Center
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam
Date: January 2015
On our way from Da Nang to Hoi An, we asked our driver to stop in to any local Disabled Children Center or Orphanage. So Mr. Hai directed us to the Quang Nam Orphans and Handicapped Children Center. We brought cookies, candies, children’s Tylenol, and medicated oil. The smiles on their faces at our surprise visit was heartfelt.
We spent quality time with the good spirited disabled children. For those children that are only able to lie in their beds, Shelley would individually massage their backs, arms and legs to stimulate circulation. The energetic ones were impressed with Sandra’s photography skills as she showed them how to take a selfie. Selfies were a big hit so Sharla and I had to take out our i-phones to teach the other kids. As each one of us took turns playing, hugging, and holding these disabled children, we realized that we were the benefactors of their priceless gift – unconditional affection. We will always remember the blind twins Yen Nhi and Ai Nhi, Khoa’s bright smile, and Nhu’s sweet kisses.