Well I came home from work to a slew of emails from our team leader Natalie. We are not going to Fushun (the 2nd of the two orphanages we were to visit). There have been 10 students in the province that have come down with the Swine Flu. All were students that were studying here in the states and had recently come home for summer break. Because of this, they have decided to close all of the orphanages in this province. I am very sad but there is nothing I can do. The Lord is in complete control.
At first we were given two options. One was to stay at the Philip Hayden orphanage longer, and the other was to travel to the Heng Feng orphanage. The Heng Feng orphanage is in a more rural area and has mostly babies. However, due to the fact that the government can still choose to close the Heng Feng orphanage, it looks at though we will spend out entire trip at Philip Hayden. We are still going to China and we are still going to serve the children there. God has a plan and I know this must be happening for a reason. The children in Fushun knew we were coming so I am sure they are going to be very disappointed when they find out that we are no longer able to visit them. I hope they understand.
Prayer Requests
*The children of the Fushun orphanage, that they are not too disappointed
*For our plans to be firmed up quickly as we leave in a week
*For us to remember that God is completely in control
Only 8 days until I leave!
Have a great evening!
<3 Vanessa
Yea!! I get to read all about your trip. We are really excited for your journey. You will be able to get a glimps into Savannah's world before she became a McManus. You will be in our prayers.
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