Final week in Guangzhou

The weather started out hot, hot, hot!   Very summer-like and the kids enjoyed the pook for the first few days.  Our trip to the zoo was very hot and we were ready to go by noon!  We had planned on feeding the giraffe but the line was long so we passed as we watched others.

                          This fine shot was taken by one of the kids! Can you guess which one?

   Th strollers have been put to good use.  Between the heat and two kiddos with limited heart function, we could use a motorized vehicle on these long walks!  We have worn the wheels literally off one of them!

                        Dad's shoulders are another good mode of transportation! (anyone under 50 lbs)

                                           MISSING ONE KID?????????????

THERE HE IS!

 Yep!  These animals we find a nuisance at home---They have on display here at the Guangzhou zoo.  Took a picture for those of you who would not believe it.  The people were feeding them and the coons were of course loving it!  Maybe we can relocate the ones digging in our gardens and trash cans to the GZ zoo!

 An absolute display of one of God's beautiful creatures!

                                    No, the elephant did not poop on his head!  Sorry Jackson,
                                        mom should have got a different camera angle!

 Oh what fun to be had in a hotel bathroom!  This little guy climbs on everything and gets into everything!  I always wondered why people had those locks on their stoves--Joseph Feng Yu!  They were created for him!  One night he was found brushing his teeth like this!

 Nianjie is the clown in the bunch and loves that his toothbrush can stick to the mirror.  He was busting a gut after he discovered this trick!

We visited Shaimen Islands for a little shopping one day.  This is where you can bargain and find some good deals on local products.  It is a "western" style island  with "Lucys" restuarant adorned with many statues around the island.  We never have enough time to tour the island :(

                 The kids found a kitty to pet in this little store, which last year was called "Jessica's"!

                                                  Huahua going for a ride on the bulldog!

 These are the gardens outside our hotel in GZ.  There are beautiful with lots of fish for the kids to feed.  Tricks is to keep them from fallen in!  Mostly the little one!

Justin posting with a  statue.

 Our pearl river cruise was a bit chilly this time, but everyone still enjoyed seeing the lights of GZ and the Canton Tower.  It was not busy and the clown show was fun for the kids enterntainment.

                                               CANTON TOWER in the background

 

Everyone was able to spin the ball on their finger!

 This is what adoption is about!  Learning to live for others and not yourself.  We are all learning along the way.  It's hard sometimes, we are all selfish and self centered, but if we are going to live as followers of Christ then this is what we do.   We go further then we thought.  Reach our farther than we ever dreamed and not in our own strength but because we allow Christ to work through us.  We submit our lives to Him and His purpose for our lives.

 Has every day been a breeze?  Of course not.  We joined two children into our family in the course of two weeks.  We have new dynamics and everyone is learning there place and roles, while speaking different languages.  We have been travelling for three weeks, eating different food, sleeping in different places, all in a foreign land on the opposite time zone that our bodies are accustomed to.  We are tired, and at the same time we are blessed beyond measure,  Simply because we said yes Lord send me!

                It's easy to follow Jesus when things are going good-but our family has decided to follow through the storm and better allow the Lord to lead through the storm!

Thank you for all your support and prayers.  Our family will have many months and years of settling in as we bring our boys home.  These pictures may show the smiles, but as the pain of being abandoned is real and will  seeps through their hearts. We ask for prayers as we parents our children, that God would lead Ryan and I with the wisdom to know what is best and how to walk beside their pain and comfort them and lead them to the one and one comforter, their Lord and savior!

One final note.  For those of you who financially helped bring our boys home, thank you so much!  We could not have done this without you!  We have a few travel expenses to cover when we get home.  If you feel led, donations will be accepted through this website for about one more week.  Thanks you!  We leave Saturday morning for home (and about 24 hours later) will arrive home Saturday night about 8:30 pm at the Dane County Airport!