Thursday, March 11, 2010

It's our last day in China so we are busy taking in the last minute sites and packing our bags. We are SO ready to head home, but this day is bittersweet in that it's Kira's last day in her homeland for awhile. We will bring her back when she's older so she can experience what a great culture and land she has come from. This part of China -- Guangdong Province -- is especially beautiful and green, unlike some of the other cities in China. Kira has "grown" so much in the last week; she is walking on her own, learning a few words ("up", bye-bye", "hello" -- all approximations because of her cleft palate, but still pretty close), knows patty cake, and can touch her "eyes/nose/ears/hair" when you say them. She is truly a very happy, easy-going little girl, who rarely gets upset. She still gives her Daddy heck, but is coming around to liking him a little bit better. I think our 13 hour flight home with help them bond even more :).
We are thankful for many things from this trip: First of all, our precious daughter as God has truly blessed us. Also, the good friends we've made, the chance to experience another culture, and the great friends and family back home who have supported us during this trip. We are taking the train to Hong Kong this afternoon, then will fly home tomorrow. We'll be signing off until we're home. Thank you all for following our journey and the nice messages you've posted.

Dan and JoAnne