We heard an interesting comment the other day from a family at an adoption fair. When asked if they would consider adopting a special needs child, they said “no, that’s something our family is not equipped to handle.” But when asked if they could adopt a child with a correctable cleft lip and palate, they replied “absolutely, that’s not a special need!” (more…)
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Taiwan – Project Completed!
By Kate McDodson, Taiwan Case Manager Today was another wonderful day! We stared off with church which the pastor and other members had taken the time to translate the song lyrics and even the notes of the sermon to English so that we could better follow along. We were introduced to the congregation and everyone prayed for us, the work we had done, and the home that we had completed. It was a touching service to be a part of and it was fun to get an opportunity to see all the prayer that is lifted on the Taiwan side for this work that we do. (more…)
Taiwan – Project Update 3
By Kate McDodson, Taiwan Case Manager
The house is done! We spent the morning doing the final touch ups and clean up. We got the furniture ordered for the main room, we have cushions ordered for the counseling room, and the curtains have been chosen!! This place really looks like a home! Again I
can’t say enough about how wonderful this group of women have been to work alongside of.
can’t say enough about how wonderful this group of women have been to work alongside of.
We went to a Paiwan aboriginal restaurant today for lunch. The food was amazing!! It was very authentic food to the Paiwan tribe – my favorite was the sticky rice and pork wrapped and cooked in a banana leaf. After lunch we were able to go to a village and see more of life in Taiwan. It was interesting to hear from them about aborigine culture in Taiwan. (more…)
Taiwan – Promise of Life
By Kate McDodson, Taiwan Case Manager
On Monday we were able to be a part of the famous Lantern Festival in Ping Shi. It was one of the most BEAUTIFUL and remarkable experiences I have ever had. We let off lanterns for AGCI and Promise of Life and watched them float into the sky along with 1,000 other lanterns, it was so beautiful. The annual Lantern Festival in Taiwan is the second largest festival in the world, with over 100,000 people in Ping Shi enjoying the show! (more…)
AGCI New Website
We’ve talked about it for years, and our new website has finally been completed! We are excited about this project because it provides a better way to communicate to those who are thinking about adoption, as well as those who have chosen to partner with us through adoption, orphan care and missions. This an exciting start, and there’s much more to come as we move forward into the new year with new country programs, new orphan care projects, and great ways for everyone to be involved in helping orphans in need.
