Today is our last evening in China. All our friends left this morning. We miss them already. What a wonderful group of people. We have high hopes to keep in touch and have gatherings so the children won't lose touch either. They grew up together for the very first part of their lives. They are all so precious. We have seen remarkable changes in each and every one of the children since we first met them.
Today, Paul & I and Jillian went to a shopping market that was similar to Downtown Crossing except 10 times bigger and a million or so more people. We were the walking exhibit. Everyone stared most would smile back if I did. Most people don't speak english. We gave up asking for an American restaurant and hit McDonald's..... we couldn't find a sole that spoke enough English. Jillian shopped with us for 5 hours smiling and babbling and so interested in watching all the people. She is so funny. She loves the cab and bus rides. Her eyes dart back and forth quickly as not to miss a thing. I think she knows us now because when other people come up to touch her cheeks she just stares but if either Paul or I poke our heads in the carriage she she smiles and giggles. I love her so much.
I got my last massage for $25 at the hotel while Jillian was sleeping and Paul was working on downloading even more pictures. The massage therapist hung from the rafters and massaged with the heels of her feet. It was an eye opener and killed at first but quickly the knots were gone. I'm ready for the long voyage home. It's about a 24 hour journey back. Thankfully we gain 12 hours because of the time zones. I hope and pray Jillian does OK. It's a tough journey for adults never mind an 11 mos. old.
Can't wait to see everyone!
Love Kerrin
Social Welfare Institute of Dingyuan County, Anhui Province
Jillian is here.....
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