Family and Friends,

Sorry about no blog for the past few days. We actually typed a lengthy blog yesterday but it did not transmit. Who knows for what reason. I tried to retrieve it to resend it but to no avail. I apologize for loosing the messages your loved ones sent you I have asked them to rewrite today.

Sadness has come to our camp with the announcement this morning of the death of the mother of Chris and Nancy and the great grandmother of Carson. Please remember them as they begin the grieving process so far from home. We know they want to be half a world away with their family. Yet they want to be here to serve the students they have come to love. We have become family here as well and as the book says when one among us hurts we all hurt. Thanks for taking this burden to the Boss.

Last night we had a wonderful time at the orphanage. We took the birthday party to them. How wonderful to see how He strips away all worries about appearance and how He had our focus on the children. Here we were 30 adults and young people dancing the bunny hop, the macarena, the Hokey Pokey and Chicken Dance. There were more than a few tears in our eyes to see how fast the chilren picked up the dances and the smiles on their faces. There was some singing—ended with singing happy birthday in English and Chinese. Remember the work at the orphanage; there is great need there.

Two more days of teaching here. Then our closing ceremony will be on Friday afternoon. Then packing, and preparation for a few days in Beijing. I do not know if I will be able to blog tomorrow or not.

Here are some messages to you:

I’m havingt so much fun! Bit I miss home and can’t wait to see you guys!!! Love everyone so much. Carson

Hey To All. Jack and I have our last day at the TC. The students are cooking us lunch. We have around 30 “book” students! They are on fire for the Boss. WE are blessed. All is well… finishing up tomorrow seeing Charles in Beijing on Saturday. See you soon!! Love Bess

Dear Family and Friends—Be remembering Laura and Tommy—they are a bit under the weather but doing okay. Kelly and I are doing fine. Looking forwar to seeing you all soon. We love you!! Tom, Peggy, Laura, and Kelly

Hi Friends. See you in a week. Very busy . Great and abundant love flowing here. Jack

Dear Family, Got yourmessage for Bud. I’ll deoliver it Sat when we return to Beijing. So glad I.m here. Thanks for remembering us to Him. Lots of pictures will tell you aour story. I have a surprise for you!!! Love you, Karen

Hi everybody. Thank you for tinking about me. I’m doing well. I went to orphanage with 6 others toplay with children and teach them English. I have a wonderful time. There were 22 of them. Please thiink about them with me. Thanks. Anna

Camp is almost over. tomorrow my students perform our good-bye skit about a run-away boy. Very, very pleased with results. My cold is gone! Looking forward to touring Great Wall and Forbidden City. Have much to tell. Continue to miss you and love you much!! Please be at baggage claim!! “Jasper”

Hello all! Right now I am getting my kids ready closing ceremony. I am trying to get all lmy laundry done before Shengyang. I will sing for joy when I see a dryer!! Miss you all! Love Joanna

Again, thanks for remembering us. We have needed the uplifting and will continue to need them.

Til we see you all. . .

Doug for the Kunming team