Woke up this morning in a country half way around the world, Vietnam…but I must admit that there is another nation weighing heavy on my mind. As we hug kids here in Vietnam, I am reminded of my kids in Zimbabwe – Kundai, Diana, Moses, Timothy, Thomas, Precious, Joseph, Samuel, David, and so many more. Their nation is experiencing utter turmoil – hyper-inflation, empty grocery stores, barbaric persecution, NGO’s (who offer help to those in need) have been banned from the country, people are being killed and maimed…..all so an evil regime can stay in power. The comparison astounds me – here in Vietnam we are aided in our efforts to help the kids by a Communist government. In Zimbabwe, their own government is their enemy and refuses to allow us to help their children – their future. Please pray as this could be one of the bloodiest bloodbaths that Zimbabwe has ever experienced. Please pray for the children. – Bruce

For you friends who have kids & husbands with us on this trip to Vietnam – here are some pics! Enjoy!

It is our second day at the “beach” resort where we have the incredible opportunity to spend quality time with a group of eleven wonderful Vietnamese children. The story is too long for this post – but this group of children are former “street children” and now live in a home where they have not only become family, but are daily partakers of the love of Jesus. This time with them has been precious. It has been a joy to see American teenagers and adults “play” with these children. From games of tag on the beach to “crocodile fishing” for those brave enough to dare! Hugs have abounded, hands have been held, and love has been shared. In two short days we have seen the teams from California and Texas work together to make this trip a life-changing one! I can’t wait to see what happens in the days ahead….and from the experience I have had in these two days, I won’t ever doubt that “play” is the same in any language!