Posts Tagged ‘China’
Dear Show Hope Sponsors and Donors
Dear Show Hope Sponsors and Donors, My husband and I attended a worship concert in Denver many years ago where Steven Curtis Chapman showed beautiful pictures and shared touching stories of adoption. Although we had talked about adopting someday, I believe this placed a stronger desire in our hearts for girls in China. We also…
Read MoreFebruary Prayer Focus: Mitchell
Mitchell is a sweet boy who will be celebrating his first birthday this winter. He was admitted to Maria’s Big House of Hope when he was just two-months-old. Upon arrival, Mitchell was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, as well as a condition that affects his respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. During his time under our care,…
Read MoreSpecial Prayer Focus: Ashby
When Ashby was 10 months old, he was admitted into our Xinyang Care Center as a very sick little boy. He was quickly brought to Maria’s Big House of Hope for further testing and care, and by God’s grace he has survived. Ashby had a complicated urinary condition that was the cause of many of…
Read MoreJanuary Prayer Focus: Tanya
Tanya is a charming 9-month-old that was admitted to our Zhengzhou Special Care Center when she was just 2-months-old. It has brought our staff great joy to watch her grow, learn how to play with toys, and see her shy but delightful personality develop over the past several months. Her adorable smile has won over…
Read MoreDecember Prayer Focus: Nelson
Nelson was admitted to our newest special care center in Nanyang this summer. He was three-months old when he arrived, and was in need of medical care for his cleft lip and palate. He is a cheerful six-month-old baby who loves to smile back when he is being talked to! We have been pleased to watch…
Read MoreOctober Prayer Focus: Judson
Judson is an active and bright little boy! His bubbly personality and adorable giggle provide a great welcome to any who are fortunate enough to visit his room. Judson enjoys “talking” in his exuberant and babbly 20-month-old way and his nannies equally enjoy helping him learn new words. Even though Judson’s mobility is limited due…
Read MoreA Word From Mary Beth Chapman: Glimpses of Goodness
May is always a difficult month for the Chapmans. It reminds us of what is missing, or broken if you will. Maria as most of you know, went to be with Jesus on the 21st of May, 2008. Since that day, May always presents itself with the dread of anticipating “the day”. Our family always…
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