I’m sure many of you remember the story of our house helper back in CD (our previous city where we learned language). Her husband was able to have a kidney transplant because of the generosity of brothers and sisters back in the States. They have since had another child. His English name is Aiden, because […]
About 10 days after we first moved to East Asia. . . and spoke no Chinese whatsoever . . . this dear sister, LY, came to work for our family. She helped watch Caden, cook and clean. This allowed David and I to meet our company’s requirements of an intense language program. She came to […]
This video is pretty sweet. We were so so pleased with Colt’s school in our previous city. I mentioned to the teachers that I wanted to bring a little treat on his last day, and they went all out! They made the whole afternoon about him. . . singing, hugging, crying, saying sweet words of […]
These goodbyes were especially hard, but who knew we would have such good and deep friendships after just 17 months in a city. . . not to mention a city where we didn’t speak their language at all to begin with 🙂 The Father has been so good! We are so thankful. […]
We enjoyed a fun visit from David parents recently! The kids loved their time here, and they were really good sports just taking in life and the culture! We enjoyed lots of late night Rook games (girls vs. boys). . . the girls won just for the record 🙂 Today, April 5th, is Mama T’s […]
Saturday, we went to the “countryside” here outside of our city with David’s friend QL and his entire family (we are talking Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, friends, wife and kids). It was a 12 hour day, but thankfully the weather was perfect. We enjoyed the whole day outside! The kids liked running around, fishing, picking strawberries, […]
This place was very very busy over the Chinese New Year (as you can see)! Dufu’s Thatched Cottage is a museum and memorial for Dufu (712-770 AD). He is one of China’s most famous poets, and he lived during the Tang Dynasty. The memorial is located in a 24 acre!!park in Chengdu’s western suburb. Dufu […]
One thing I think it super fun about getting fresh fruits and veggies here, is that you can only buy the fruits that are in season. Right now it’s pineapples and the strawberries are just starting to come out!! The people that sell the pineapples can slice and carve them in no time! It’s amazing. […]
You see. . . another day of good weather and the park is busting at the seams with people! We love it though. . .
