Revisiting China

Tomorrow I leave for China.  Hard to believe that once again I will stand in my daughter's homeland.  This time I will be a tourist - simply visiting the rich historical monuments that symbolize China.  The trip will be different this time.  In some respects I am sad that I'm not going there to adopt another child.  The journey to Kailei was a such a special part of my life, and our families.  I know there are still many children there in need of homes.  I wish I could do more but alas feel as if the two beautiful girls we have really do complete the Davison family. 

My memories of China are filled with people.  People that were....everywhere.  People that were poor.  People that were rich.  People that looked at this very white, freckled-face red head from America and treated me with kindness.  People that were proud.  People that were struggling.  People that still cling to history.  People that are trying to change history.  People. 

I hope my students see these people and are as touched by them as I was.  We are all so similar in so many ways.  I hope their hearts and minds are opened as they embrace the similarities and differences we share with each other all over the world. 

It won't be easy to leave home tomorrow.  The girls aren't so happy when I'm away.  And it is challenging for Zeb to be a single parent.  I will miss them dearly but look forward to learning more about China and I truly believe that the students that I lead on this trip will be forever changed.  That will make it worth it I believe.

Thomas Is Coming Home

Britt and her mom will finally leave this week to get Thomas and bring him home.  After months of patiently waiting the time has arrived and Lucy and Frances will have a little brother.  Thomas is our godson so we are just as anxious to get him home too.  You can follow Britt's journey at http://web.mac.com/wymansl/Wyman_Family/China_Journey/China_Journey.html

Ironically enough Britt and I will be in Beijing for a short time together.  While I'll be with touring with school kids, she will be touring with parents who are anxiously waiting to get their children. We hope to be able to connect while we are there. Unfortunately that leaves the Dad's and kids home to fend for themselves.  I had hoped to be more of a support for Scott while Britt was gone but apparently God had different plans.  Hopefully Zeb and Scott will survive without us. 

Best wishes to the Wyman's as they begin a new chapter in their life.  We love you!

The Boys Are Coming

We have two beautiful boys who will be added to the MWCC group soon.  Both Thomas and Matthew will be joining us after a long adoption process.  Our friends the Peterson's just returned home with Matthew and have been trying to keep up with him ever since.  We greeted them at the airport after their long flight home and are happy everyone is home safe and sound.

Escape

The girls had a day off so I decided to stay home with them and we escaped to the Wildlife Museum with some friends.  Had a great time as usual.  Went for a picnic after but was quite chilly so not the best idea but we suffered through it as the girls didn't seem to have a problem with it.  It is days like this I wish I didn't have to work.

Keara's Birthday

Once again I'm falling a little bit behind in my blogging but will try and catch up on our latest activities.  We celebrated Keara's birthday with family in late February.  The party had a tropical theme and we had "island tacos" (which are just regular tacos but with a festive name).  As usual she was spoiled by grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.  I'm so proud of our 9 year old.  She has grown up so much.  I'm a little afraid of the tween years we are heading into but hope that our sweet and thoughtful Keara will remain intact.  

Keara-ism

When asked about a relationship Keara has she quoted, "I love her like a spoon loves soup."

Kailei's First Theatre Production

This was a big one for Kailei.  We had a Mommy/Daughter date on March 7th and went to see Mary Poppins.  It was a fantastic show. Kailei was very excited to go and so was I.  She didn't absolutely LOVE it like I did but she did say that she "liked it even though it was a little long".  I think she like going out to dinner even more.  We splurged and went to Red Lobster.  She ate most of my crab legs which was great for her but not so good for me.  :)  All in all is was a great date and I look forward to many more.