November
2009
    November 13

    Zoe, Beth and Shari will visit a Children's
    Home today in Beijing. Today we give the ladies
    some small donations we have brought.
Nov 13, 6am (China time)

Still don't have any pictures up yet ... mostly because I've not taken very
many yet.  I know, I know.  Bad blogger!  I promise that I'll take plenty today
and it will be worth you wait since it will be of the babies in one of the homes!  
You won't want to miss that.   

Nothing really to report.  Zoe and I are on that verge of trying to get
something like a sore throat/cough (very polluted even though it's snowing).  
So we're taking extra vitamins, trying to sleep, plenty of fluids, etc.  Zoe also
hit her face on a chair yesterday and it got REALLY red.  Poor thing.  Today
it's sore and I'm hoping it doesn't bruise.

Zoe is also acting a little strange.  I know, unheard of for a 4 year old!  She
was reassured over and over that she will be staying with me, coming back to
America, we're just here to visit, etc.  She could even tell you that in words.  
But yesterday, when the lady driver from the group home came to get us
(she remembered Zoe), Zoe would not talk to her.  When we got into the
children's home, she was like a Zombie.  She would not move, talk, smile,
etc.  She clung tightly to Shari or me.  (Which is fine.)  I still told her we were
just there to visit but there was something.  She had no personality, not
wanting to see or play with the babies.  Very strange.

We got in the car and as soon as the door closed, she was back.  She
laughed, talked, etc.  I can only guess what was in her mind.  I'm hoping she
understands now because we're going back today to the same place.  We've
talked about it this morning and she says she was just scared.  Scared of
what?  She said, "I didn't want the babies to hit me."  And I know this isn't
based in the current since she is WAY older and way bigger than these
children.  None were aggressive or crying or anything.   Makes me think it
was a feeling from past experiences.  Who knows.  

Today, we get to take the small gifts we've brought for the nannies.  It's such
a small token but I just wanted to say "Thanks".  I truly know how hard this
job must be ... and they do it well and willingly.  I hope they feel blessed!  

9:30am (China time)

fHad to post quickly before we left.  I updated a couple of pictures on all the
pages so far ... all of Zoe of course as I'm not real keen on pictures taken of
me after 24 hours of no sleep! LOL  

This first picture today I just HAD to take because the temp is still low but
there is actually sunshine.  I even see a hint of a blue sky.  We even saw a
plane in the sky in the distance from the hotel window as we ate breakfast.  
For those who have been here, you'll understand the significance of that.  
For the rest of you ... let's just say it's my 3rd trip and the first time I've seen
sun.  Sure helps.  

More pics to come later

9:30pm (China time)

Ok, Ok, I know I promised pictures but they will just have to wait. We just got
back and we're all toast.  Tomorrow is the Great wall, etc and we will be able
to share some of what we've been seeing/learning.
Beth will also be
blogging at
destinyshousechurch
.blogspot.com


    Thanks for joining us on this
    journey!  Should prove to be
    an interesting one.  
To go back to
the itinerary
page,
click HERE
NOT a mirage! This is actually
SUNSHINE in Beijing!!