A brand new day always seems to help me.. that and prayers from my friends. I am feeling much less overwhelmed. Looking at 16 pieces of luggage in small rooms was putting my senses on overload. I can't imagine what Ri's senses must be going through! Elizabeth's too... as well as the other 4 kids. It is amazing how God carries you through every step. Thanks for the wonderful words of encouragement.

Guangzhou is lively too. We went to the same temple we went to last time. Jacob was thrilled because he found a Chinese instrument to bring home. That was his goal. The instrument is very cool sounding. He has spent much time trying to figure out how to make different sounds on it. If you blow into is, every hole makes the same sound, but when the gentleman played it, the sounds were amazing! It was absolutely beautiful. Sam figured out how to make a few different sounds. At first, it sounds like an organ or a horn blowing (car horn - one in China). He can not wait to show Mr. & Mrs. McCutcheon.

We were "reunited" with the family who met us in Beijing. They are doing really well. It has been quite an adjustment for their 3 1/2 year old son, but he seems to be doing well now. It has been great seeing them. There are several families in our hotel who have just adopted children. Allthe kids are up in the pool playing with another families kids. That is so nice, especially for the boys.

Ri is doing very well. He has laughed and laughed and laughed. It has been fun to watch him. Elizabeth is getting worn out. She has been so tough! I am very thankful. But I think it is catching up with her. Many more meltdowns and much more needed Mommy time. I crack up at her often these days. She is doing alot of what Ri does. The past few days we have caught her trying to walk like Ri. She also stands and tries to sway like he does. It is very funny.

The pictures above are from our last night in Fouzou.