Our Zambian Partner Rachel writes: “I have an update on China, (the little boy I wrote about last month.) China (age 4) came to live with his grandmother Jeni after Christmas. This was not his choice. He had been living with his mother and other grandmother in the village. They dropped him off for a “medical review,” but did not explain to him that he would not return. Even Jeni didn’t seem to know it was a permanent “drop.” The first weeks here, he would say: “I want to go back.” It was the only familiar place he knew. Now, a couple months later, China no longer talks of going back. In fact, he said he doesn’t want to return. His physical features are filling out. He now has strong shoes, two pairs of trousers and two shirts without holes in them.”
China faces big challenges. He walks with a heavy limp, and often falls because his leg gives out. China needs prayer. Because BCH has been willing to support him staying with his siblings, he is now feeling the reality of his OWN family. He feels a sense of security as his siblings have surrounded him and assured him of their genuine love. China is experiencing family for the first time in his remembrance: both church family and his sweet brothers and sister. The siblings’ love is obvious. All are improving in reading now, and in confidence at school. All this is because of the sweet provisions of God for them through Baptist Children’s Home. You are all an answer to prayers!”
Please pray for China.
