Record

I just want to record the fact that today, I had the privilege of returning to Children’s Garden.

Sarah and I arrived at the airport, and along with Ate Sharon there stood Kim, Michael and Joenard in matching pants, hipster sunglasses, and shiny high-top shoes. We were greeted with hugs and dance moves.

Turns out “Grow Up” was an apt name for our most recent trip. Much growing up has been happening. Boys going out to work. Boys finishing school. Boys looking steadier than ever.

And boys physically becoming men. Jaw lines hardening, features sharpening, demeanors maturing, muscles building.

We sat around and watched the videos you guys made for them with giggles and strained ears. Talked about life’s movements over the last 5 months. Checked in on the whereabouts of old friends, both from their side and from ours.

Jay Vee is no longer a baby; Paul has a girlfriend; Richard is back with his family; Henson and Justin got jobs as church caretakers; Ton Ton is back on the streets; Presley is still bringing the bacon home; everyone is anxiously awaiting the results of their recent ALS exam. The results mean that 4 of them could shoot for college, and others, for high school…

It is a time of growth. And we - you, me, and the rest of our motley crew - have had the distinct privilege to be a part of it. Your presence with the boys is felt everywhere at CG: from the computer lab, to the blue walls, to the beautiful, newly tiled kitchen. It’s like, in a way, we’re still there. I can see why so often they say that they will always remember us. When you live there, you can feel that love itself has been been painted on those walls.

So in a way, you too have had the privilege of being at CG today. We share this day with you.

(And as a side note, this is probably the best way that I can describe Christianity to some of you :)

Notes

  1. twe12th reblogged this from richwu
  2. roscosity said: beautifully written, and that’s amazing to hear :) well done twe12th :) Praise God
  3. unfoldingslowly said: This is so beautifully written… Richie is right, our handprints are all over CG. Today felt like we were going home to family…
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