Sunday, December 4, 2011

Our Second Day in Beijing

We had another wonderful day!  Our day started with church.  Hmm, interesting!  We then went to a Jade Factory and saw many beautiful pieces of sculpture and jewelry.  Next, we ate lunch at a Chinese Buffet, the best Chinese food we have had yet and did a little shopping at a market downstairs from the restaurant.  Then, the time we had looked forward to~ seeing and climbing the Great Wall of China!  If the steps look steep in the pictures, that's because they are STEEP!!  H.O. said his feet felt like lead toward the end as he lifted each foot.  We had a great time!!

We have always joked with my mom that she looks Asian and today Andrew said I saw a lady that looked like Grandma and H.O. responded I've seen many!!

After the Great Wall we went to an acrobatics show.  It was amazing!  What strong and flexible people.  The boys really liked when five motorcycles all got into a steel ball and rode and did tricks.  There were many breath~taking acts!!

We will be picked up at our hotel at 5:30am for our 7:30 flight to Chongqing, Abby's province.  I can not believe tomorrow at this time we will have Abby!!  It has felt at many times as if this day would never come and now we are only 18 hours away from meeting her!  Please pray for her transition into our family.  We love her and can't wait to share that love with her!






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6 comments:

  1. RondaDecember 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What amazing photos!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us as we watch your journey! We love you and cant wait to hear how the meeting goes as well as photos of my new niece!!!!

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  2. kristinDecember 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow! Amazing pictures! Will be praying and thinking of you guys and Abby!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    We are so anxious to see the next batch of pictures and see beautiful Abby with her family! How exciting it is to know that it will happen in just a few hours. May God's blessing be upon you all.

    Denise, Joy, & the rest of the crew

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    We've been praying for you throughout the day! Can't wait to hear how the next few hours go!

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  5. TinaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    The pictures are amazing! Thank you for including us on this wonderful journey your family is taking. I am looking forward to meeting Abby on the return and reading more of your stories as you post them!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I keep refreshing your blog this morning, hoping to see the first glimpses of Abby. I am praying for you all. May Abby's heart be open to receiving the love you all have for her. May her fears be removed and her hope be renewed!

    Denise

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