We made it to Guangzhou. Although we are here for a while, it is like the last leg of the trip so we are that much closer to home. Yesterday was spent going to the Bird and Flower market, Diane found paradise. Basically, think of it as a 10,000 store flea market where bargaining is the way of business. Lilly however is wondering why we can’t touch and hold everything in all 10,000 booth’s.
The night before we had dinner with Alison, a special friend in Kunming that helped us get Lilly her package and photo album several weeks ago. She took us to the Wicker Basket to eat great western food, and pointed out several shopping places to get special gifts.
We had a palate pleasing lunch at Pizza Hut, small crab and shrimp pizza with 6 herbal shrimps and a grilled chicken salad. It was actually pretty tasty.
After getting Lilly’s passport we headed to the airport and hopped on the plane for Guangzhou. It was hard for Lilly to see but I think she got the jist of it. There was a very nice Chinese American couple that sat behind us and talked to Lilly and asked us a lot of questions, we did not mind at all.
The people here absolutely hate to wait, for anything, driving, crossing the street – if there is traffic coming apparently the proper procedure is to step out in the street and make the cars dodge you. Of course if you don’t use this method, you might live your life standing on the corner. Elevators here stay open for 2.5 seconds, and if you don’t push the doors close button upon your arrival in the elevator you will get growled at (that .005 seconds wasted costs you at the end of the day!)
Today is Lilly’s medical exam along with all the other kids in our group, then a trip to the grocery store in the afternoon. We are ready to start winding this trip down and get home to see Haley, Macey, Emily and the rest of our extended family.
We continue to thank every body for their prayers and support, we too enjoy checking the blog and reading the comments. We are absolutely blessed in our journey, Lilly is precious, mischievious, loving, defiant, oh wait she is a typical 6 year old. As we pray together, that perhaps is the blessing that stands out the most right now, her ability to now know G*d and live a life with that assurance, the beginning of faith.
4 comments:
Didn't realize I could leave posts until today. Very disheartning as I would have been leaving them for weeks as I have been looking. Also disheartening that Y had to show me how to do it. Great stuff. Lilly looks so cute, Amazing the change in her contenance through the pictures. Obviously God is using you guys already to minister to her and show her a new world. Jay you are hittin the ball out of the park with the posts. Felt the same thing when there...busy busy...empty empty.... imagine if the home church movement continues to grow there. Wow!! The best pics have been the Jay "Aggie Pride" shots.... I guess the Chinese don't understand that when they loose to OU by 40 that is emberrassing! I know that is low to take a shot across the world but I know it will illicit an eye roll from Diane. We sure look forward to seeing you guys. You look like you are weathering the travel well. Will stop writing my book now and make more and shorter posts.
Darrin
Oh the memories as you talk of Guangzhou. "Lucys" has good french fries by the way if you are on Shamian island :).
And I echo Darrens comments. They are so true (even the OU part, though Steve would disagree strongly...good Ag that he is :))
I am so thankful and praising the Father right now: for the changes in Lilly's life, the change in YOUR life, all the families that will be changed by watching you and your family. He is doing an amazing work in and through you guys.
Can't wait to have you back in Bushland and Lilly in Mrs. Adams class with Mia!
Love,
The Martins
I know you're excited to be on the next leg of your journey which means you're that much closer to being home.
Did Starbucks send out signals to you or did you just happen to find them? And... nice jade bracelet!
I'll be in Bushland around 6:30 pm and will give the girls big hugs for you.
Don't worry about things here.
Love
MOM
I love the picture in the grocery store -- Diane in her element! Hate to bear bad news, but the Aggies are losing to Baylor right now. Once again, a great time to be out of the country. :)
So much fun to watch the very beginnings of your lives with Lilly. She gets cuter and more lively with each post (and each day, I'm sure). What a blessing to be praying with your new child!
We're counting the days until we see you all!
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