On Saturday afternoon, while Rebecca and Hannah played basketball in Seoul and Cora made crafts at home, Brian and I spent a few hours with our school's NHS kids at the Village of Peace orphanage for our annual Christmas party. Our students had arranged for a Christmas craft and songs, as well as a time for the distribution of gifts and, as always, it was such a reminder to us of the true meaning of Christmas. Being with these kids as they sat patiently and raptly, waiting to receive their gifts, was magical. The sense of anticipation, and of the appreciation of small treasures in their packages, was refreshing for our souls. A bunch of the children we know from our regular visits crawled onto our laps to show off their gifts and receive some hugs and love, and it was a wonderful afternoon. The Prince of Peace - with everything embodied in His love for the world - seemed very present in the midst of the festivities. God is so good.
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