Saturday, March 2, 2013

China...Day...I don't even remember!! :)

We have had a busy few days!  Thursday we went to the Guiyang museum and learned a lot about the history and culture of Hannah's province.  We got to see many of the different ethnic groups that make up the province and it was very interesting.  Hannah wasn't realy enthused so she was a letting it be known how bored she was.  It's amazing that a small 15 pound child can be so difficult to hold!  :)  Friday we spent the day packing and at the airport.  The weather was not great so our flight was delayed.  We finally arrived in Guangzhou Friday night, got checked into this awesome hotel, and got a good night's rest.  This morning we went for Hannah's medical exam.  She was a trooper!  She never cried or even whimpered.  She was just happy to see all the people (she's very social).  Thankfully, she did not have to go through the TB test as she is not 2 years old yet.  We got to meet about 11 other Lifeline families that are here with us.  It is great to get to talk with people and compare stories and experiences.  It's also great to see how God is using His people to carry out His plan for these special kids!  Our God is awesome!!

We also got to eat at McDonald's!  Normally, I'm not a big fan but....wow...it was the best thing I've eaten in a while!!  It feels like we are a little closer to home here.  There are American's around, people speak English, and there are restaraunts that we recognize!  We have really enjoyed our time in China, but our other 2 babies are at home and we are so ready to see them!!  Skype is nice, but it's hard to hug and kiss through the computer!!  :)

Here are just a few pictures from the past few days.  We will venture out this afternoon and take more of the area!  Love ya'll!!

Ready for our day getting her medical exam.
There were so many people at the clinic today.  Erik said it felt like they were herding us like cattle.  The lady in grey is Lily.  She is the BEST!  She works very hard for all the families.
This is a picture of the front of our hotel.  It's unreal!
Waterfall at our hotel.
Hannah loves the stroller!  She even wants to sit in it in the room.
We have thought so many times during this trip that Hannah resembles Faith a lot, but here I think she looks like Lydia.  :)  What do you think Patricia?
We enjoyed a nice night in the garden at the hotel.  Hannah is so much fun.  She is full of energy!

3 comments:

Keisha said...

OH!!! I love these sweet pictures!!! SO SOOO glad you guys are in Guangzhou! I knew you would like it better. Be careful with McDonalds.. I got sick after eating it! I'm STILL gun-shy of it! lol!
She DOES look like Lydia in the picture!! I think it is really special that we 3 have girls from the same Province. That's un-heard of really...us all living in the same town like we are! God is Good and Faithful!
You guys are in the home-stretch now!!! Not much longer!!!!!!!
Can't wait for yall to get back! I miss ya!
Love yall! Give Hannah a kiss and hug for me!

Unknown said...

Well I do declare - I think I do see my "Lydi Pea" in that sweet face! I often get a glimpse of her in Faith's expressions too - just happened this past Wednesday night at church!! It is most definitely a supernatural appointment by the KING - 3 Guizhou girls - in Dodge at FBC!!! God continues to delight us; does HE not? GIVE HIM PRAISE!!!

Hannah is so precious, and I do believe she's got those sneaky, "up-to-something eyes" that I'm priviledged to gaze upon everyday!!!

Remember "His Eye is On the Sparrow!" Praying you home now.

likeschocolate said...

She is so stinking cute! Congratulations!