The Power Of One!
When thinking of the power of one, I will forever think of Son Michael Pham, Kids Without Borders. One man's idea, with the love and support of his family, followed by determination, passion, compassion, and a whole lot of love has united people and resources to provide a better life for those who carry burdens far beyond their sole capabilities. Children, some with severe physical challenges, having no parents to protect, guide, and nourish them rely on the orphanages to provide their basic needs.
When thinking of the power of one, I will forever think of Son Michael Pham, Kids Without Borders. One man's idea, with the love and support of his family, followed by determination, passion, compassion, and a whole lot of love has united people and resources to provide a better life for those who carry burdens far beyond their sole capabilities. Children, some with severe physical challenges, having no parents to protect, guide, and nourish them rely on the orphanages to provide their basic needs.
Son Michael has "adopted" a few of these homes. It was truly an inspiration to witness the dedication of the loving staff and the impact of even these few provisions. Equipped with new clothes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shampoo, crayons, pencils, and notebooks, bouncing balls, cuddly stuffed animals, sweet treats, and red clown noses, we were met with smiles, giggles, hugs, sheer joy and appreciation beyond compare. We were honored with performances of song and dance that took a lot of time, energy, and practice to master. We arrived with gifts in hopes of lessening their struggles. We left with new perspectives and full hearts, forever changed.
Apparently, unable to leave a minute unproductive, Son Michael, with the combined efforts and resources of The Rotary and Pro Sports arranged for the delivery of wheelchairs. We had the honor of distributing them, becoming wonderfully familar with the look of joy freedom of mobility brings.
Viet Nam awakens your senses. Beautiful beaches, architecture, and parks, chaotic city traffic where crossing the street is an adventure and getting to the other side an accomplishment, markets filled with everything you can imagine and some you can't, posh establishments with modern conveniences and the not so, the language...foreign, but a smile is a smile is a smile. The energy of the city, the serenity of the seashore, the history of a country, the influence of all who settled there, and the people. We experienced it all! And everywhere I travel the same observation...we have the same basic needs and all need to love and be loved.
Thank you Son Michael and all those associated with this journey. You make my heart smile.
Love with Hugs,
Apparently, unable to leave a minute unproductive, Son Michael, with the combined efforts and resources of The Rotary and Pro Sports arranged for the delivery of wheelchairs. We had the honor of distributing them, becoming wonderfully familar with the look of joy freedom of mobility brings.
Viet Nam awakens your senses. Beautiful beaches, architecture, and parks, chaotic city traffic where crossing the street is an adventure and getting to the other side an accomplishment, markets filled with everything you can imagine and some you can't, posh establishments with modern conveniences and the not so, the language...foreign, but a smile is a smile is a smile. The energy of the city, the serenity of the seashore, the history of a country, the influence of all who settled there, and the people. We experienced it all! And everywhere I travel the same observation...we have the same basic needs and all need to love and be loved.
Thank you Son Michael and all those associated with this journey. You make my heart smile.
Love with Hugs,
Susan (left) in Dalat, Kathy (right), center are two teachers
Susan and Son Michael
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