Beijing and Beyond!

We had an amazing time in Beijing! What a privilege to experience the Chinese culture! Here are some pictures of the highlights. The only thing missing is Joy!

 

 

 

We are now in Nanning, and we are just a few hours away from meeting Joy. We found out that the supervisor of the orphanage will be bringing her to our hotel instead of the civil affairs office. This is a blessing that we weren't expecting. We will be united in the comfort of our hotel which will hopefully be a more peaceful experience for all of us. Our guide, Hannah, is so helpful! She actually talked to the orphanage supervisor who told her some details about Joy. Apparently, she does indeed talk a lot! She knows she has a family coming for her. She told everyone that her parents sent her the cakes! :) She also informed her nanny that she should talk to her a lot and give her a lot of food because she is leaving and moving to another country! She sounds like a funny little thing! We pray that we will get to see that little personality come out in time. It's almost here!

"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6