Little Bits of Good

About three months ago, I came across a quote by Desmond Tutu that really resonated with me, "Do your little bit of good where you are: it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." I showed it to Torrie and told her I'd love to have a painting to go with it when I left for China. Then, I promptly forgot about it.

Last night, Torrie and her friend Emily, made this fantastic painting for me. Landmarks from Siloam are on the top - upside down - the gazebo, clock, and fountain downtown, and a dogwood tree. The bottom of the painting shows the hills of Hong Kong along with one of the huge skyscrapers that dominate the skyline and a cherry tree. Torrie included the quote and gave it to me this morning after she and Emily finished it.

I'm so proud to have kids who realise that I need to do my "little bit of good" a really long way from where they are right now and who are wise enough to realise that I'm not leaving them...in a very real way, they're going with me.

So, Torrie...I love you (Yes, Emily, I love you, too), and taking your painting to Hong Kong with me will remind me everyday just how much.