The children are watching

Sometimes, you do something good, and it turns out even better than you thought.

For example...

For nearly a decade, friends of New Thing have helped orphans at Children’s Village in Kobryn, Belarus, by giving them Life Starter Kits as they set out for college.

But as it turns out, it’s not just about the big kids.

Kris and I were there for the graduation activities this year, and here’s what I suddenly realized:

This year’s graduates weren’t even 10 years old yet when the first Life Starter Kits were distributed.

Year after year, they’ve witnessed this love. This steadfast compassion.

They’ve grown up with a deep-down sense — stronger every year — that they have a future.

That they’re not hanging on by a thread. That they have hope for a good life, the same hope as other kids, from other kinds of families.

So to all who give to New Thing, thank you.

You inspire all the little breakthroughs.

More adventures to come!

Thanks for journeying with New Thing.

Much love,

Doug Brendel

(Photos by Oleg Yarovenko)