Nanna Family Adventures

This blog is about the happenings of the Nanna Family and especially about our little blessings from China. We have 4 amazing bio kids ages 27,25,21, and 15. In Dec 2006 we adopted Kylee, 18 months at the time, now 4yo and in Dec 2008 we adopted Lily, age 2 1/2, (now 3yo). Reading other people's blogs really helped us to know what to expect and answered so many of our questions so we decided to do the same.
Adoption has been in my heart since I was very young and as a believer I have seen first-hand what it means to be adopted into God's family. We are so thankful to be able to build our family through adoption.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Our Last Day in Guangzhou

Today was a little strange not having our travelmates around. Many families left early this morning, but there were a few other families at the White Swan and we managed to have a nice relaxed day. We finished up some Christmas shopping and enjoyed visiting with Judy. She is an amazing shopowner. Her and her husband have a shop that is off the main area and business has been slow for everyone with the slowdown in China adoptions. We visited their shop the past two days and enjoyed getting to know them. The shop is not hard to find...if you are in Guangzhou, go to the block past Lucy's and turn left and go about 1/2 way down the block and you will see Judy's. She has the best prices without having to do a lot of bargaining and she is so genuinely kind. We had some great discussions about life in China and her decision 3 years ago that changed her life. She said that she has only read the book that we enjoy the second time now...She also introduced me to her american friends who live here and we talked about life in China and how they have adjusted. Meeting Judy was a highlight of our time in Guangzhou. I wish her much success.

Mom is helping with baths so I need to go. We leave VERY early in the morning to fly to Beijing. Our friend and guide, Lily, will meet us at the airport and has some fun things planned to keep us busy til we fly out on Sunday. We could not find a way to get home sooner and believe that there is a reason that we need to be here and we will make the best of it.

Thank you for your prayers for Lindsay. She looked better today. (I LOVE SKYPE) She had to start over with liquids and they will see if the blockage corrects itself. Please continue to pray for her and for Bo as he feels the pressure of the things that he planned to take care of at home and Lauryn who was counting on someone being home with her. I am looking forward to Christmas with all the children. Lily is very similar to little Whit- full of energy and smiles and laughter, always finding some trouble to get into. I think the kids will have a blast with her. Hope to see you all SOON!
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  1. MommyDecember 18, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    I know you will be so glad to get home! Glad Lindsay is feeling better.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    Glad you guys are going to be coming home soon and Lindsay is doing better.

    Andrea Scherlin

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