What a difference a day makes! Yesterday we had a very sad little boy, and today he seems happier than ever. The rest of our travel group (6 families) has joined us, and Mason loves the little girls in the group. I think he has really missed his younger foster sisters. Molly and Madelyn are going to have another great big brother! Mason is particularly fond of one little girl in our group. He pushed her stroller and made sure that she didn't run out of snacks and water during our morning tour. He is such a sweetie!
We were taken to the Buddhist temple this morning - always a reminder to us that China is very lost to the truth. Watching people burn incense and bow to golden idols is sad and unsettling. Many crippled people stand outside the temple gate and beg for money. Our guide told us not to give money to any of them because it might start a "stampede." Such a sad and lost place.
There are many shops around our hotel to buy gifts and clothing for little girls. One shop is a "friendship" store. All of the proceeds from that shop go to a Christian organization that sponsors special needs orphans in the poorest parts of China. Much of the clothing in the store is made by women with leprosy who would not be able to support themselves without this precious organization. They also have an online store at www.agiftfromchina.com
4 more days!!!!!
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I'm so glad Mason is happier now! What a hard day is must have been to see him grieving so when you left Chongqing. You are doing an amazing job with him! I will pray that when you board the plane to return home Mason will have peace.
Thanks again for keeping this blog. It's been so nice to read how everything is going!
Hugs, Astrid
Mom, We opened presents earlier this morning and I've got to be honest with you...today's was not your best effort. I mean you can't even convince a 2 year old that a plastic straw with a bunny on it is a cool toy. Molly just kept saying, "Why did Mom get us these? They aren't very gifty." Let's hope tomorrow's is a little more impressive, or we might have a riot.
I'm glad you guys are having fun in Guangzhou! Mason looks so happy :)! Love you guys! FOUR more days!!!
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