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Sunday, November 22, 2009 Today we went to the White Swan Hotel for the famous Red Couch photo. We thought Lynden would cry as soon as we set her on the couch, but we were very excited when she sat there like the perfect little angel she is. We have become very close friends with another couple, Mark and Jenny and their little girl Kennedy. Lynden and Kennedy were the only children that didn’t cry for the couch photo. Last night it occurred to me that both girls’ names are of previous U.S. presidents, we all received our referral on the same day and they both have the same gotcha day. Jenny and I are very excited that we only live a few hours away from each other and we are already planning on visiting each other. After the red couch pictures, we all went to church. Brad and I really loved it and it was very moving to be surrounded by fellow believers, both Chinese and other foreigners. The service was in both Mandarin and English. It was an awesome experience to hear worship songs in Mandarin. We could really feel the Holy Spirit moving among the congregation. It brought tears to my eyes to be able to worship my King as I rocked our new little miracle asleep. We had another tasty lunch at a restaurant down the street from the church. We really love the variety of foods but I think we will be more than ready for good old American food by Thursday. The first thing Brad said he wanted to eat was Taco Bell. I really want a big juicy steak and Megan really wants to be able to drink water from the faucet. So far Megan and I haven’t made any mistakes when it is comes to the water. Brad on the other had has gone through 3 toothbrushes because he keeps sticking them under the faucet. We have been really blessed so far that everyone has remained healthy in every way. We returned to the hotel after lunch for little nap. While some of the families went to the park, Jenny, Megan and I decided to go shopping. Brad stayed in our hotel with Lynden. As you can see by the photos, he bribed her with Star Bucks. She loved it! When I first left the room, she screamed and threw a fit. I could here her yelling “Mama” all the way down the hall. My heart broke hearing her yell but I prayed that the time she spent with Brad would be a great bonding experience. My prayer was answered because she calmed down after about a 30-minute fit and then she and Brad played; he carried her around without her crying (for the first time) and she let him take her for a walk around the hotel while we were shopping for three hours. When I came back to the room, she and Brad greeted me at the door and she did not dive for me out of Brad’s arms. She seemed content in her daddy’s arms. Although I did get lots of kisses after Brad put her down and she came to me. The evening ended with crying and whining for about an hour before she dosed off for the night. She still really wants me to walk with her but that’s not going to happen, she is just going to have to be content with me holding her.

Red Couch Photo “Aren’t I cute!” Red Couch Photo with my new friend, Kennedy “Psst!….How much longer do you think they’re going to make us sit on this stupid couch?” Family Photo

New found friends, Lynden, Kennedy, Jenny and I


 

My first Starbucks, Thanks daddy….

…..Oh Yeah! That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

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