We have had an amazing day today! We got up early (we usually wake up by 4 am anyways), and went to Green Mountain. It is a mountain park like setting. It was so beautiful. I can not express how gorgeous China is! The weather was very hot and humid today. It rained off and on but didn't matter because it was so warm.
Mariah had a fabulous day and is starting to open up alot, especially to Chad. She is still very hesitant to let him touch her, but they shared ice cream for dessert and she played with him all day. What a relief! She is so funny and laughs all the time. She knows how to write her ABC's which amazes me that they taught her so much about America. She even wrote 1 through 18 today on a piece of paper. She is totally ready for Kindergarten! She sings so many songs and is a such a performer. We are so blessed and she truly is going to fit in so perfectly with our family.
Tomorrow we get to visit a village about an hour away and see what the "Old China" is really like. No hustle and bustle! It should be lots of fun. We were told that Mariah was most likely from a village and not the city. She has physical characteristic known to villagers.
Well, I can't believe we have been gone for a week already. 7 more days and we will be on US soil! I will miss China though, for I have come to find that the Chinese people are kind, considerate and gracious. I will always have a spot in my heart for China and the culture.
Oh, we went back to the people's park today and saw a Chinese Man practicing with a Samurai Sword. It was so cool!
Stay tuned! More tomorrow! Oh, don't forget to leave a comment! I love reading them! We miss everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
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Mr. and Mrs. Hecky,
Thanks for continuing to keep us posted! This has been so wonderful to share in this journey with you and your family! Mariah is a doll and she is so lucky to be placed with such a loving family! I just love the new pictures of her and the great sites in China! Also, if you took any pictures of the samurai, you will have to send them in with Ryan to school since we learned about them this year. Continue with safe travels, enjoy your time, and you will be home soon.
Miss Schnurrenberger
P.S. I am going to blab and tell you that Ryan received a 20/20 on a quiz he got back today! YEAH!
Mary & Chad,
I'm so happy Mariah had a good day Friday :) She sounds like she has such a fun and spunky personality! I'm so impressed with how smart she is too...that's wonderful they taught her so much. Thank you for all the pictures...China does look beautiful! Can't wait to be there one day!!! :)
-Melissa
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