Birthday parties

Sesha shared that many of the kids in the orphanages don't know when their exact birthdays are, so we were going to throw them all a killer birthday party to remember! Before we came over, we packed donated party supplies and presents - cars, balls, bracelets, jewelry, balloons, decorated crowns made for them by kids at Robberson Elementary School in Springfield, toys, and candy.

Friday was our first visit and birthday party at Hai Chau orphanage, which was two stories and nestled in the heart of Danang, sidled between storefronts on a busy street.

I'm not sure anyone really knew what was going on, but we set up a beautiful spread. Having picked up a large cake on our way, we laid it out, candles and all.









In the whirlwind of activity, a local business brought over little packages for the kids that they wanted to donate, filled with chips, candy and soda. In a way I felt a little guilty loading them with sugar galore and then leaving later - poor caretakers!

Thankfully, we left the kids on a promise to return the next morning for more playing and art classes...