We couldn't leave without a picture of our favorite, non English speaking, friendly, and very patient waiter!
I can't believe I just said that! We won't actually be leaving until tomorrow night but we will be checking out of our hotel after lunch. If you think about it, please pray for our trip home. We have really been looking forward to the day that we see the rest of our family and become a family again. We have had two wonderful weeks in China. I have been so blessed to have Greg here for one week and Kristi for the other. Kelly is an amazing girl and we are so thankful that God placed her with our family. I can't explain it but China has felt very natural this trip. The first trip was just hard, everything was new- the foods, the smells, everything. With Cai, I think we navigated a little easier and tried to appreciate the differences a little more. This time, we actually embraced China- the foods, the people, the culture, some of the smells but definitely not all! We braved the streets, the restaurants and the language and really, really enjoyed it. I have really come to love the country where three of our daughters were born.
11 comments:
Sooooo gld it is finnaly to time for ya'll to come home!!!!!!!!! :) Yea!!! I will miss all your neat blog post. See ya Friday. :) :) :)
Can't wait to see all of you at the airport!!! We will be praying for all of you. :)
Congrats to you and your family! It has been fun following your adventures again. :)
Nikki
We feel the same way about China~ part of our soul is there and part of China is in our soul!!! Our second trip was very hard~ wondering if third will be easier. We will be going through three cities we have already been through so thinking that may make it a little easier. You all look SO happy and things are going well. Kelly just looks so at ease with you all~ she has a mom and best friend for life. What an immeasurable gift!!! God has blessed BIG and so thankful for that!!!
Blessings and love!!!
Hey Kim and all! Can't believe you are actually about to head home.....we are looking so forward to meeting Kelly on Friday! I don't think we can swing getting to the airport with school/homeschool but we definitely want to come visit briefly Friday afternoon! We will be praying for a safe journey and hope it all goes smoothly! Enjoy your last day! Nicci
Kim and family: have been checking out the blog and forgot I could leave a comment! I will pray for your safe journey HOME, and I will ask God for his continued blessings on you, Kim, and all the Smith family.
Praying for safe and smooth travels! We are so happy for you and your growing family!
THe O'Cains
I can't believe it's already time for you to come home! And based on your final comments of this post and a previous one, I do think you will be returning for a little boy! Can't wait to see you Friday. Will be praying for safe and smooth travel.
I will keep all of you in my prayers for a safe trip home. Everyone will be so excited to see each of you. Kristi's children have been keeping up with y'all and Oliver has been the best Dad. You should arrive on a bright sunny day! I know Kelly will love her new life here. Emilie
Hi Kim,
So glad you're home with Kelly! Hope all is going well as you're settling in!
Your family is blessed to have Kelly and she is blessed to be part of your family!
God is good!
Tammy
Kim -
I've been thinking a lot about y'all and wondering how everyone is doing now that you're home. Sending happy thoughts and hoping things are going well for you all!
Teresa =)
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