Mike and Cody from Phillip Hayden

Both times we have visited Shepherd's Field, a little boy has taken to Mike. Last time it was Christopher and this time it was Cody. Cody has Down Syndrome and is so lovable. When he saw Mike, he immediately went to him and asked to be picked up. Mike pulled his back out so he tried to pick him up, but then had to put him down. The ayes explained to Cody that Mike couldn't pick him up because of his back, so Cody pulled a chair next to him and sat with his hand on his knee. So many things tugged at my heart during this visit, but seeing this little boy with DS understand Mike's injury and pull the chair over so they could still be close just melted my heart.

Phillip Hayden Kids Continued

Moms and Dads of PH Kiddos,

I am so sorry that I could not get more/better pictures. Our camera broke so we were using our Iphone and we also did not get to visit every house. I have downloaded everything that I have and I really hope that your little one is in there.

Phillip Hayden Kids

My handsome sponsor child, Jacob Jai. So Big Now!!!

Phillip Hayden Foundation

Hi Everyone,

We made it to Beijing last night, but I have not been able to post anything yet because our VPN was not working. Just signed up with a new company and we are good to go. I have some pictures from my IPhone, but we have not been able to find a camera yet. Hopefully tonight or tomorrow.

We leave the Inn in a few hours to go to our hotel downtown. I will try to catch up then. We are all doing well, just a little tired and hungry :)

Beijing and VPN

We are in Beijing today.  Actually we arrived last night and are staying at the Phillip Hayden Foundation Inn at Shepherds Field. The VPN we signed up for is Go Trusted, but it doesn't do a thing when I click on it in my programs.  Any recommendations?   PS   Someone leave me a comment so I know if this posted through my email.

Good Morning Hong Kong

Personally, I cannot stop looking at the view. Last time we were here, we stayed on Lantau Island which was stunning. This is our first time staying in the city. If we came back, I think I would pick a view of the mountains and Sea, like we had at Lantau, but TST is stunning in its own way.

The kids got up very early this morning chanting that the sun was up. They are WILD this morning, but it is probably from the tons of sleep they have gotten since we left. They slept on the plane, through the first night here, about a 5 hour nap yesterday and 6 hours last night.

Jack should be in surgery

Jack was due to head into surgery at 1:30 today EST so he should be just beginning. I had a lovely talk on Skype with his surgeon and we are praying all goes well. The surgeon was very optimistic, which really helped calm my nerves. The surgery is pretty extensive and should last about 5 hours. Thank you to the many wonderful friends that have checked up on him.