6 2010 June report from volunteer Chris Chan

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I just want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting me in such amazing ways throughout my trip at the Orphanage. Without your spiritual and monetary support, I would never have been able to reap the success I had. And, of course, I would also like to thank CCHC and the Gratia Foundation of Hong Kong, for giving me a chance to volunteer at the orphanage this past year. Those of CCHC and Gratia have treated me as though I am family, sending me gifts and letters along the way, and provided me with the wisdom and strength to succeed at my post. For all of your support and love, I am truly grateful that each and one of you have been placed in my life throughout this past year.

To have lived among the children was truly a blessing. They have taught me to be cheerful and optimistic in life. For even though the children have suffered so much before entering the Orphanage, they still make an effort everyday to smile and laugh as often as they can, as a sign of true happiness and gratitude that springs from within. They have taught me to be patient and slow to stir up anger, for they do not fight over food or toys, rather, they wait patiently to receive their portion, and do so in grace. Most important of all, they have taught me to be selfless, to treat one another as if they were him/herself. Each and one of them have accomplished this, by showing other children in the village unconditional love and respect.

In turn, I hope that I was able to shape each and every one of the children’s lives. I hope that through every moment that I had spent with the children, whether it’d be happy or sad, will have a lasting presence within the children. Though I am still a man of many flaws, I believe that I have been a positive influence over the children in many ways, and I am eternally grateful for that. Lastly, I hope that the seeds in which I was able to plant in each of the children, will blossom one day, and come to know what is true, what is right, and what true values stand for. 

Again, I would like to thank each and every one of you for all of the love and care you have showered upon me throughout this past year. I know that I will surely return to China one day as a servant, and I look forward to that opportunity immensely.

Most Sincerely,

Christopher 君軒 Chan