Tag Archives: Hefei

The Kindness of a Stranger

On the morning of July 31st, an elderly man was exercising in the park. He heard a baby cry when he passed one of the park entrances and felt concerned. After looking around, he discovered a newborn in a cardboard box and immediately called the police.

The weather outside is frightful…

. . . but our babies are still delightful! A couple of sudden cold fronts in December prompted the Cleft Home to make quilts for the babies there so they can keep warm as they snuggle in bed each night.

Day One of Hefei Mission

Most of our team has arrived safely in Hefei ready to go to work on our Hemangioma medical trip. Dr. Buckmiller missed her connection due to the first leg of her flight being delayed but our good friend Michael Han (Always and Forever Tours) has worked hard to make her delay as minimal as possible.

Final Day of Surgeries in Hefei

When we walked onto the unit today, we were met by a chorus of crying babies.  It seemed everyone was fussy; after awhile, it started to sound like a song.  

Cleft Mission – Day Three

What’s that they say about Wednesday?   Hump day?  Well we are happy to be over the hump.  Today several of us have felt ill, but Dr. Martin has felt the worst.. Amazingly every time I have called to check on him his attitude has not wavered one bit nor has his determination to help as many [...]