I can tell you in brief about these last two days, as basically a room turned to white and deep blue, I as ever got covered in paint and had an occasional little helper leaving white foot prints around the room.

I enjoyed yesterday as I felt progress. Just try the blue I thought, but like pulling weeds once I started I couldn’t stop! But the colour is so relaxing I still see it in my mind, its an artist thing!

This morning I awoke a little unsettled, I realised I couldn’t pick up a brush for a while, and wished I knew more Thai language as I could do with a good chinny. So instead I pottered to the market and bought  bananas and coconut deliciousness to feast on with the staff, another language we all speak. A small stroll down the highway to buy paint and I found myself singing out loud, full of life.

But what I really want to talk to you about is Don, full name Paradon. If you have been following Raising Hope and Joy you will have noticed that he is much more able than the other children at Hope Home. Judy knows that he is not best placed here as he is with other children so less able, he needs to be playing, running, eating with a family, learning, but Hope Home is still a hundred times a better option than a large orphanage in Bangkok, which may happen if he isn’t adopted.

He is 6 years old with autistic type tendencies. He is described as an absolute delight to care for. He loves to communicate through singing and this supports his ability to control his emotions.

He has had two major operations to release a hole in his half ear and it is hoped his hearing and speech may improve as a result. His art work adorns most walls in Hope Home.

What I experience of this child is one full if affection and energy, at a perfect age and stage of development to reach his full potential if placed within a loving active family, if given the right schooling and for example music therapy.

He loves to join in with children and adults and to be helpful.

He is at an age where the world is exciting and full if wonder. The concern is what will happen as he gets older if he remains in an institution, what will happen to that wonder and joy?

Please hold a light for Paradon that he and a family will find each other.