Update on Baby Ruth

So Ruth did not get checked in to the hospital for surgery on Monday due to the fact that Morning Star did not have the $6000 US to pay up front for her surgery. Yesterday afternoon, however, Ruth was in respiratory  distress, and had to go back to the International Hospital for observation. During this time, a foundation that often helps the Morning Star babies donated enough money to cover Ruth's surgery and hospital stay. Praise God!

I have the privilege of traveling to the international Hospital with Jenny (the MSFH manager) to pick up Ruth and her aiyi, and taking her over to the Chinese hospital this afternoon to check her in.  She may have to wait several days before she has her surgery, but we are praying they can take her in quickly, she really needs help.

Thank you for remembering Ruth in your prayers!

Please Pray for Baby Ruth

Please Pray for Ruth. On Monday morning she heads to the hospital to wait for her open heart surgery. She basically has to wait in line, so please pray that she will not have to wait long, and that the surgery is very successful. She will be having a large hole in her heart repaired. Ruth is a precious little one, and we are so thankful to know that she is in God's hands. It will be a Christian surgeon who operates on her!!

Thanks everyone!!

Does Morning Star make a difference….do any of us?

Morning Star Family Home is a small foundation that cares for 8 babies at a time. Out of the over 140 million orphans in the world, does this really make a difference? Do 6 ladies spending two weeks in China caring for these children mean anything at all?

We asked Lynsay this morning why they do this? It’s a stressful, uphill battle, swimming against the current in a culture that overlooks these children. Yet they LOVE these kids, and know that God has called them, all of us really, to care for them. They care for them on the frontlines; we are helping for a few weeks, many of you helped by sending us with resources to share with the babies. We can all do something, and in the Kingdom of God, even a cup of cold water offered in Jesus name means something.

Today Geeta and I went to the International Hospital with Lynsay for Corrie and Daniel’s appointments. The Doctor told us the sad news that Corrie’s MRI showed that her ear canal and nerves are badly malformed, and she is profoundly deaf, with no hope of ever hearing. She said that at least Corrie is happy, and that she is very lucky to be in the care of this orphanage. Corrie is blessed for sure, but what she really needs is a long term solution, a family.

 Though this hospital is expensive, they offer about the highest quality care available for these children. It is hard to find Doctors here who care about the well being of orphans. One doctor they have dealt with will NOT perform surgery on the babies, because they are orphans. He simply does not want to give his time and resources to the least of the least.

Yet Lynsay and Bill do see change happening. People within their community are asking how they can help. They are donating formula and diapers, volunteering, bringing by gifts, and giving financially to much needed surgeries. A few years ago this wasn’t happening at all.  Even one of the orphanages who calls them frequently to help with their babies told them that they are their favourite foster home…… God is blessing this place.

So yes, Morning Star is making a difference, in this huge city, in this small community, and in the lives of these 8 babies. They are making a difference in our lives by letting us join in their work for a few short weeks of the year.  

Kim and Hope 

Carol and Joshua

  

Timothy and Joshua

Tiny Timothy is such a sick little guy. He is unable to eat by mouth because his breathing is so bad, so he has a feeding tube running through his nose to his stomach. Timothy also needs heart surgery, so please pray that he is able to get this soon. As you can see from the picture, he is a handsome little guy. His hair is thick and very black, and his are so dark and mysterious.  Though he is tiny, he has a strong set of lungs, but his smile just melts our hearts!!

Joshua was also very sick when he came to Morning Star, but he is growing in to a big, strong guy!! He is 16 months old, and since coming to this home, has had heart surgery, and surgery/casting for club feet, He still has to wear foot braces while he sleeps, but he does NOT like them!! Because of the club feet his walking has come slowly, but he crawls like mad, and is starting to pull himself up on the furniture. He is the most pleasant, easy going little fellow with a beautiful smile underneath that pacifier! We received word a few days ago that Joshua has been chosen by a family, and once the paperwork is complete he will be adopted! This is such good news for him!

Carol has been sleeping in Timothy and Joshua's room, and she is just falling in love with these little guys!! Please pray that the Lord strengthens her, especially during those long, difficult nights!

Timothy:

 

Joshua: