Red Thread...

There is an ancient Chinese belief which states that there is an invisible red thread that connects each of us to all of the individuals who have been, currently are, and will in the future be important to us in our lives.

This red thread can stretch, twist, and bend… but will never break.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sightseeing

Today we went to the Teng Wang Ge pagoda in Nanchang. It is one of China's four pagodas, and it dates back to 1363. We took an elevator to the top of the pagoda, which was six stories high, and then we were able to walk down the stairs and see the rest of it. It's amazing to think about how the people in that day and age were able to build something like it. It was beautiful. We especially liked seeing all of the bonsai trees out side.

As we were walking on the outside grounds, I got a lot of Chinese visitors. Americans, in general, get a lot of looks from the Chinese people. Michael told us that a lot of places we go to are tourist spots, and a lot of the people there are from rural China. They always are curious about the people visiting. In addition to the common curiosity, I have to wear a paper around my neck. The paper has the Chinese story of what I am doing here. When the Chinese people see the note, many of them come up to me to read it and to visit Katie. They are all so friendly and wish both Katie and me the best in their broken English or with the thumbs up signal.


Katie continues to change each day. We are seeing her develop the skills that we didn't originally see only a few days ago. We see more smiles, and we hear more talking and giggling each day!

3 comments:

  1. nancyMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for updating the blog! You all look very happy! I miss seeing you and your mom. If you were thinking at all about school, your kids are doing fine and talk about your trip to get Little Katie. Keep putting up pictures. We add our Katie on Saturday. : ) xxoo

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  2. djMay 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    It's great to be able to follow your journey as it happens!!! Katie is sooo beautiful!!! Love to all of you!!!

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  3. MicheleMay 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Those pagodas are amazing!!!!! The pictures are phenomenal and so colorful!!!! It must be very odd to have strangers come up to you and take such and interest in both you and Katie!!?? oh but wait you are a teacher and have small people approaching you all the time.. I guess it isn't so odd.. never mind.

    Everyone looks great and you can just see the pride and joy oozing out of you guys... LOVE IT!!!!!!

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