to describe the past few days. Words like amazing, incredible, awesome just do not do any justice.
We arrived in Hechi at 2:00am on Thursday to be greeted by the young woman who fostered both Katelyn and Lianna. We were all bleary eyed, but happy to be there. Xiao Xiao, Linda and I were to be up and at Desheng SWI for the trainings at 9:00, so after a few hours of sleep we go onto the van and headed there. Driving up to the place where my daughters spent their infancy is still surreal. Seeing familiar faces of the officials and staff smiling with excitement and giving a heros welcome was also surreal. The training was beyond my wildest expectation. The staff craved every word and suggestion. They were incredibly thoughtful about everything said and applying it to life with the babies they take care of that it brought tears to my eyes. I had forgotten how powerful being present with others can be in this world. Not only to the staff, but also to me. What a difference can be made, even in small ways.
The rain poured during the training, which flooded the street in front of the orphanage. We watched local people wading down the road, and saw homes with floors of water. Yet, people still smiled and said "ni hao" (hello). As we walked in front of the orphanage, people offered us into a car to stay dry.
The training the next day included a chance to have a party with the orphans. The next post will focus on that :)
Good Night from Nanning,
Cindy
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Awesome! I'm sooo jealous but sending positive thoughts! love, deb
Hello Our Dear Friends,
It has been so much fun to follow you to China. We are living vicariously through you. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you every step of the way.
I love how you described China as your second home. We feel the same way. China is sacred to us. China created and nourished our children's bodies and souls.
Please continue to share your journey with us. We can't wait to hear more. Do you have photos??
With love,
Heather, Tim, Reegan and Adie
HI Cindy -
We are so enjoying reading about your travels. I can only imagine the depth of emotion.....for all of you! How lucky they are that you were able to go there and "give back" some of the love you brought home with you on your past trips! YOur skills and expertise will be so helpful and supportive to them!
Please keep us informed about your progress. I can't wait until you get home to hear all about it!
Sydney Bialo
SHED
Hello Cindy, Katelyn and Lianna,
We are thinking of you and praying for you. So glad that things are going so well. We miss you!!
Love, Christy, Geoff and Baby Gretchen
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