Trip to China
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Monday, January 1, 2007 Happy New Year! Thank you Father God for the wonders that you have done and continue to do. Thank you for the glimpses of hope that take us unaware. As we prepare for our newest child I thank you God for guiding us and directing our steps. Truly there is nothing that the LORD cannot do! Well, I did it again! I feel asleep at approximately 7:30 and woke up at 1 AM! I suppose my system will stay out of whack for the remainder of this trip. We had a lovely New Year here in Beijing the sun came out and it warmed up, for a short while. Today, we visited a village and had lunch with a “typical” Beijing family and visited a “typical” Beijing household. I am a bit perturbed with David because he didn’t take any photos of these two places…I believe the best way to describe these houses are to say middle class. Both of the men in these homes have important positions. Despite those good jobs my house is much bigger than what we have seen. For reference to those who have been in my home – three of these ladies kitchen could easily fit into mine. The hospitality of these families was incredible. And the food, WOW! We also had a rickshaw ride in the village. Our guide through the village, Daniel, was great. We also went shopping today, and went to see the summer palace. Again, it was very cold. A cool breeze came off the frozen lake and we watched people walking on the ice. Sam, our tour guide told us he would not take us onto the ice because it is much too dangerous. Like he had to hold us back! I couldn’t feel my toes on the granite, no way was I going to walk on ice! Later on we went to a pearl factory and learned how to tell the difference between real and fake pearls. This is our last full day in Beijing and as a group. The rest will be going to Hunan province, warmer, and we leave for Shaanxi , colder. Can you say SHIVER! That’s okay, we are one day closer to Grace! Psalm 69:1-3 “Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, Where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, And the flood sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying out; My throat is parched. My eyes grow dim With waiting for my God. We are coming sweet daughter.”

Tuesday, January 2, 2007 The Lord is SOOO good; we have arrived safely in Xian in the Shaanxi Province . We arrived around 7 PM at the airport and then drove about an hour to Xian. This city is much older than Beijing and the buildings are a bit different. We are staying at the Bell Tower Hotel it is in a central location close to the Bell Tower . We will go to see the Terracotta Worriers this morning and receive Grace tonight! We already have a crib in our room. Last night we went to the Pizza Hut. So much to do today – will post later, when we have GRACIE!!! “In you, O LORD, do I take refuge, let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” Psalm 71:1

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