The Olympic Torch

The Olympics are being held in Beijing in 2008 and China is busy preparing for this grand event. China's orphans will be represented in the carrying of the Olympic torch and I just wanted to share that with everyone! This is an e-mail from Half the Sky (HTS), an organization that helps orphans in China. Charis was part of Half the Sky's preschool program while at her orphanage and I am very thankful for this organization. They are making a difference in the lives of children who to many have little to no value, but to God have value beyond measure.

"To all of our dear, dear friends of Half the Sky - YOU made it happen!This week in Beijing we got some wonderful news. Thanks to the concerted efforts of our most extraordinary HTS family, I am going to carry the Olympic Torch in Beijing!!http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2007-11/02/content_6224493.htm
http://pub1.chinadaily.com.cn/cdpdf/olym/
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/torch_page.html

I do not yet know if I will be permitted to run with the children. That will be up to the Olympic Committee. But you can be sure of one thing: Whether or not I am allowed to run WITH the children, the world will know that I am running FOR them.Thank you, everyone, for helping to share the Olympic spirit with China's orphans. I know that those children who are old enough to understand will be so proud that they have a place in China's grand celebration. With love and thanks beyond measure, Jenny (Jenny Bowen, Executive Director, Half the Sky Foundation www.halfthesky.org)

Half the Sky was created in order to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for orphaned children in China. We establish and operate infant nurture and preschool programs, provide personalized learning for older children and establish loving permanent family care and guidance for children with disabilities. It is our goal to ensure that every orphaned child has a caring adult in her life and a chance at a bright future."

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress...James 1:26-27