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February Prayer Focus: Mitchell
Mitchell is a sweet boy who will be celebrating his first birthday this winter. He was admitted to Maria’s Big House of Hope when he was just two-months-old. Upon arrival, Mitchell was diagnosed with...
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Dear Show Hope Sponsors and Donors
Dear Show Hope Sponsors and Donors, My husband and I attended a worship concert in Denver many years ago where Steven Curtis Chapman showed beautiful pictures and shared touching stories of adoption....
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Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week
February is known for heart-shaped candy and Valentine’s Day. But there’s a lesser known, and very important, week of awareness that takes place between February 7-14. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)...
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April Spotlight: Toby
In the winter of 2015, a sweet baby boy named Toby was welcomed to Maria’s Big House of Hope at just three days old. Upon his arrival, he was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition. Toby has...
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6 Unique Facts About Maria’s Big House Of Hope
Maria’s Big House of Hope is Show Hope’s flagship Care Center for orphans in China. Over the years it has made a tremendous impact in the lives of so many children, always providing the highest...
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Choosing to SEE
We painted last week at Maria’s Big House of Hope… a lot. One morning at breakfast our group of guys gathered and shared about the hope in the darkness. That hope came and still comes through the...
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3 Ways Show Hope Sponsors Change Lives
Show Hope sponsors are a vital part of our work. Because of their support, barriers are being broken down between waiting children and loving families. You can’t do everything, but you can do...
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The Spencer Family Adoption Journey
From before we got married, Lindsey and I discussed the possibility of adopting someday. After our son Luke was born, we knew we wanted another child. We discussed, prayed, and bit our fingernails...
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May Spotlight: Oakley
Oakley was welcomed to Maria’s Big House of Hope when he was 10 months old. When he arrived, he was quite sick with a nervous system condition, but was able to receive a surgery in time to save his...
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Pool Day At Maria’s
Summer is finally here! That means one of everyone’s favorite activities, pool day, has arrived for the children at Maria’s Big House of Hope. The day started early with staff filling up the two...
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September Prayer Focus: Jairus
We were honored by the opportunity to welcome Jairus to our Jiaozuo Care Center in the summer of 2015. He is a very active 1-year-old boy. This summer, he started to crawl for the first time. Since he...
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Spotlight Child: Milla
In the spring of 2014, a sweet girl named Milla was welcomed to Maria’s Big House of Hope when she was 6 weeks old. Upon her arrival, she was diagnosed with visual impairments. Now 2 years old, Milla...
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Hope is Patient
I was nearly giddy with joy when we finally turned into a long driveway and saw a big, blue building adorned by clouds and flowers. I had waited so long to be there, at Maria’s Big House of Hope in...
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Life-Changing: A Parent’s View of a Show Hope Student Trip
A note from the parent of two Show Hope trip participants. Allowing our son and daughter to go on a Show Hope student trip to China was one of the best decisions we have made for them. Of course, I...
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Valentine’s Day Celebration at Maria’s Big House of Hope
It’s Valentine’s Day at Maria’s Big House of Hope. The children celebrated in style with red and pink heart-shaped sunglasses on their faces and decorations galore. The kids had so much fun decorating...
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A Whimsical God
Have you ever pictured God as whimsical? I hadn’t until about eight years ago. I’ve often pictured God as loving, gentle, strong, and jealous—you know, the characteristics many of us grew up reading...
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Trip Reflections: Thoughts After China
Thinking about the orphan crisis is one thing. Coming face to face with real children living without parents changes everything. It’s no longer a distant idea, it’s a concrete reality with a face and...
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June Spotlight: Zahara
This precious girl’s dimples and joyous laughter will melt any heart. Meet Zahara, a darling 2 year old who came into our care with congenital heart disease when she was only 2 months old. Since then,...
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Summer Fun at Maria’s Big House of Hope
Summer is on its way out, and the children at Maria’s Big House of Hope celebrated the season to the fullest with an end-of-summer party. With pools filled, sunglasses on, and brightly colored...
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Thanks to your support, prayers, and partnership, we had the opportunity to care for some pretty amazing little treasures at our Care Centers in China this past year! As you enjoy this glimpse back at...
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