Temple Sights/ Old Chen House...and about that boy!

We made it to GZ...last stop before we get this part of the catastrophe joined with our big girls! Flight was less turbulent which was a huge blessing...G played Crossy Road, K napped, and J played and snacked with Dad. It was a success for sure. 

It's nice to have new places to see and of course a countdown to coming HOME. Today we toured a Buddhist temple. Derek missed out on the last trip since he and Tinlee headed home early. So it was fun for him to get to see all the places I remembered. 

Gunnar asked lots of questions about beliefs etc. I am convinced we are ALL made to worship...and if not Jesus someone or something. This temple was built over 1100 years ago, it is a sight. We got to observe monks coming and going and lots of people offering sacrifices and gifts for certain fortunes. 

At the Old Chen House they have all sorts of Art displayed. Jade sculpting, wood sculpting, ivory work, embroidery, calligraphy. We selected a scroll for Joli to match Kai's. There Chinese names are written on them...this time we got to watch him work. It is a beautiful art and a special treasure for them to have from their culture and beginnings. 

While we were there a lady from Kansas recognized Kai from our adoption video. When she recognized Kai she also noticed Derek- when you meet in China, the world seems so small! She was telling Derek how it was part of the inspiration for them to adopt. She had her new sweet baby in her arms and was telling her MIL about us. Is that not crazy?! I'm so thankful God has used sweet Kai to sew into other families for hope in growing their families. In a million years I wouldn't have ever guessed we'd have met face to face! 

Gunnar's favorite attraction of the day. Kai said he is cary (scary) and made sure to cover her face. 

He's strong willed and determined, one day he's going to be a great man. But for real- he pushes me to the limit. I have no idea how to speak his language most days and he makes me feel like I have never parented any little person ever. I've prayed for the seeds that will be sewn on this trip. I know he won't come away from the experience empty handed. His name means Warrior...so shy away is not in his nature. I'm thankful he has come to experience this piece of his sisters history. Being the only boy is a big job, but he's developing quite the character as he continues wrestling with us; he's figuring out who he will be. I know he's destined for big things for sure!