Holding up Half the Sky

One day an elephant saw a hummingbird lying on its back with its tiny feet up in the air. "What are you doing?" asked the elephant.

The hummingbird replied, "I heard that the sky might fall today and so I am ready to help hold it up, should it fall."

The elephant laughed cruelly. "Do you really think," he said "that those tiny feet could help hold up the sky?"

The hummingbird kept his feet up in the air, intent on his purpose, as he replied, "Not alone. But each must do what he can. And this is what I can do."

-A Chinese Folktale

www.halfthesky.org

Half the Sky was created in order to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for orphaned children in China. They establish and operate infant nurture and preschool programs, provide personalized learning for older children and offer loving permanent family care and guidance for children with disabilities. It is their goal to provide a caring adult in the life of every orphaned child and to ensure the chance for a brighter future.

We are VERY lucky that Mei is in a Half the Sky orphanage!  Her development is normal for her age and she is less likely to have attachment issues when she comes home.  Check out their website!