2023 Donations

2023 turned out to be a great year for donations from family and friends. Over $3000 was donated. The number of orphaned children has decreased but there is always a need for outside support Here is the latest picture of the permanent community. 2023, also, was a year that I finally met the Euopean contact for the orphanage, Christian Phillippe. He was able to come to my home for two nights where we finally shared our much talked about apertif since I contacted him in 2008. He also met two friends of mine who he had contacted previosly when he found out that their dad was a World War II Veteran. Christian treated us to dinner and much conversation. Christian's association with Kim Long goes back to the early 2000s. Through Christian, I have been invited back to Vietnam in 2026 to attend the 70th Anniversary of Sister Chantal's time in the St. Paul ministry. Once again, I thank all who have donated, both new and annual regular donors. Your kindness is much appreciated.