Sunday, September 16, 2007

I think I am getting the hang of this. All the writing is in chinese on blogspot so I've had to try to remember where all the buttons are in order to publish this! Fun! We have had an very full day! At breakfast this morning they were about to have a wedding in the courtyard - everything was red and pink the runner down the aisle, the chairs, the flowers, EVERYTHING!

In Dave's bible reading this morning God gave him the perfect scripture- Psalm 128:5: "May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children's children!" What a blessing and confirmation that was to us both!
Then off to a Christian church service - had to show our passport in order to be allowed to attend.

After that to the Jade factory and the cloisonne factory (those are the beautiful ornate Asian vases you see of all different sizes and colors and designs). Finally, off the Great Wall! It was absolutely incredible - we got our workout in today.

More of the same yummy food for lunch and dinner and then off to the Chinese Acrobatics show tonight. Finally, after all of that and the traffic jam (what are all these people doing out on a Sunday night?), we are back in our room.

Tomorrow we leave 5:30 am and fly Guangzhou where we spend the rest of our time. We found out today that our daughter's chinese name means "fancy girl". We think it will fit her perfectly - Dave says it reminds him of me and I immediately thought of my grandma (who the Mae comes from). She was definately a fancy lady!

We will meet Sasha sometime tomorrow and hopefully posting will be easier from now on! Off to sleep - it's been a long day!

6 comments:

michellemckibbenphotography said...

I'm so glad you were finally able to post. I've been checking daily! All throughout the day I think about where you guys might be and what you are doing. It makes me want to go back and do it again (some parts of it anyway). Tomorrow your life is about to change. I'm so happy for you and can't wait to hear all of the details. Take lots of pictures!! We love you both!
Michelle

achangedheart said...

I am so excited!!! I can't stop thinking about you guys!! I miss you soooo much....i miss being able to talk to you every day...but i can't wait to fly home in just a few short days. I'm starting my fast on tuesday....so you will constantly be on my mind!!! I love you!

The Pirate's Wife said...

Dave & Cheryl!! Thanks for posting - as Michelle Mckibben said we are thinking about you all throughout the day and praying for you. So excited that you get to meet precious Sasha today! I talked with Kathy A. at church and we were figuring the time there; we are all so happy for you! Hey! Any chance for a postcard from China?!! Love you guys, Michelle P.

Karen said...

How awesome that you are in China already. What an amazing part of your adoption journey. You've been in our prayers as you meet your precious baby girl. Enjoy your great adventure!
Karen

Val B said...
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Val B said...

I have enjoyed reading every post about your journey through adoption! I'm so excited for you guys and can't wait to see Sasha when you get home! She is a beautiful baby! I'll keep praying for a safe trip.
Love,
Val B