http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog Shepherd's Field Children's Village Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:38:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Trinity Chinese: Zhang Zhengjian Birthday: June 19, 2008 Arrived at SFCV: August 5, 2009 Special Needs: Spinal Tumor (Post Operation) Number of Sponsors Needed: 10 Trinity is a 13 month old that was born with a meningocele mass in her lower back area.  They did a surgical removal of this defect at about ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/08/05/trinity/ Sally Chinese: Zhang Zhengquan Birthday: January 20, 2008 Arrived at SFCV: August 5, 2009 Special Needs: Imperforate Anus Number of Sponsors Needed: 10 Sally is a 20 month old that was born without an anal opening. (The medical term for this is imperforate anus.)  Shortly after birth she had a colostomy operation to ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/08/05/sally/ Tyler Chinese: Rao Handong Birthday: December 1, 2004 Arrived at SFCV: August 4, 2009 Special Needs: Speech, Motor and Mental Delays Number of Sponsors Needed: 10 Tyler arrived at SFCV with us knowing very little about him beforehand. In addition to the speech, motor, and mental delays, his file also indicates ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/08/04/tyler/ In spite of the international financial uncertainty lingering on, the needs of our children continue to grow.  We have never turned a child away and God has always provided the financial support needed to care for each one.  But we’ve noticed a peculiar thing—God’s provision has always come through individuals ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/07/10/blessed-to-be-a-blessing/ On Thursday afternoon, our new Outreach Center erupted in applause and cheers as Jamison entered the room...This celebration was especially for him.  He had been working with several of our staff and volunteers for this special moment, a concert for his mom that turned into a mini talent show but ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/07/10/jamison-is-going-home/ On Tuesday, June 30th, the children and staff of Shepherd's Field were treated to a concert compliments of Professor In-Hong Cha.  Dr. In-Hong Cha, known as the ‘Maestro in a Wheelchair’, teaches applied violin and serves as an Associate Professor of Music, director of orchestral studies, conductor of the University ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/07/10/violin-maestro-visits-shepherds-field/ Children's Day is a nation-wide observance in China and an annual festival at Shepherd's Field (June 1st).  This year included almost 100 kids, approximately 150 adults, food, games, performances by the children, visits from the local authorities, and a beautiful (100 degree) day in Langfang.  In this case, pictures tell ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/07/05/childrens-day-2009/ Leah had done such a great job updating our site, we know many of you had grown to love and expect her posts.  As you probably know, she has returned to the US to care for family and pursue graduate studies. So, after a few months without your treasured updates, we ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/07/03/the-journal-is-back/ Our dear sweet Stacey-girl, who recently turned 19, is in the hospital for another surgery, due to the extensive burn scars on much of her body.  She's had expanders on her abdomen & neck, creating new skin for her face and arm, for nearly five months.  Please pray for a ... http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/03/11/stacey-in-hospital/ They sang some songs.  Then we sang some sangs.  All in our first ever hangout in the new Outreach Center.  A big THANK YOU to Penny's Gang for spending the day with us!  They were a great encouragement to our staff and lots of fun for our kids. [gallery columns="2"] http://chinaorphans.org/phfblog/2009/03/10/sharing-songs-with-pennys-gang/