Yesterday, Shao Rui had a break through with Dan. They played together for quite a while. She was even brave enough yesterday to walk from breakfast to the door of the hotel. Up until then, she would only sit and play on the bed. When we would go out, I would carry her. We knew that day three would bring us a break through!
Today, she has felt comfortable enough to walk around our room. She seems to feel safe with Dan as long as we are in the room and I am there with her. When I left just now, she burst into tears. She still doesn't feel quite safe enough to walk when we are out and about which is just fine with us. Every day we see more and more of a happy little girl who LOVES to play games. She also babbles quite a bit. She can say her Chinese name and every now and then she wants something will say, "Shao Rui wants" in Chinese. Today, she has also been trying new foods and will try just about anything in sight! Her favorite seems to be noodles.
Our boys are doing well. We are sort of a spectacle. Everyone looks at Nicholas. So far he seems oblivious to the stares. We have many conversations with the people in the streets or the places where we've visited. People can't quite understand how I can be an American when I look so Chinese. LOL!! Yesterday when Nicholas and I were going to the elevator after playing at the Children's playground in our hotel, people were going to let us go up with them in a fairly full elevator. I told them that we would just wait for the next elevator to come. As the door was closing, a man said to me, "OH! You speak English very well!!" I got a kick out of that!!
Yesterday, we went to the Ethnic Minority Village. The clothing was so beautiful and colorful! Amazing the crafts they can create by hand. They had little villages of each of the minority groups. Quite fascinating. Shao Rui was a little nervous when we entered one little house. Makes me wonder what her home has looked liked for the past 22 months.
Today, we visited the street where my Dad used to live. Took pictures and saw these two pagodas that he remembered always being there. Then, our guide took us to a silk factory. Fascinating.
My computer genius us upstairs relaxing so I can't post pics today. I'll try tomorrow....
Benjamin and Elizabeth: Enjoy dancing for God tomorrow. We will be praying for you! We know that it will go well. Nathaniel enjoy watching them!! We loved hearing your voices this morning!!
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Loved hearing your voice on the message when we returned about 9:10 PM. The program was so inspiring, and the children did a beautiful job! The Gospel message was very clear, and several came forward to pray together. Enjoyed reading your latest report, Have printed it out for your 3, Mom and Dad to read tomorrow. This is a special time for us to have your Mom and Dad here! And we are thoroughly enjoying them. Fritz has taught the boys some tricks. Have a Happy Mother's Day, and will talk soon.
Love,
Mom for all
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